Family: Cyprinidae
Hemiculter bleekeri — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 21.8–31.9 cm; small groups recommended. 18–22 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Hemiculter bleekeri lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Adults reach 21.8–31.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemiculter species we profile, alongside Hemiculter leucisculus, Hemiculter tchangi.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Hold 18–22 °C and keep it stable — 18.0–22.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 21.8–31.9 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.