Family: Cyprinidae
Hemibarbus qianjiangensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 43.5–63.8 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Hemibarbus qianjiangensis lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 43.5–63.8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemibarbus species we profile, alongside Hemibarbus labeo, Hemibarbus maculatus, Hemibarbus umbrifer.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 43.5–63.8 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.