Family: Cyprinidae
Hemiculter tchangi — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 18.8–27.6 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–22 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Hemiculter tchangi lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 18.8–27.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Hemiculter species we profile, alongside Hemiculter leucisculus, Hemiculter bleekeri.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–22 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18.0–22.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 18.8–27.6 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Comes from China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.