Family: Cyprinidae
Asian Leaping Carp — a Cyprinidae from China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 90–132 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 10.8–25.2 °C.
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 90–132 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 10.8–25.2 °C range. Other Hypophthalmichthys species in our database include Hypophthalmichthys nobilis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Hold 10.8–25.2 °C and keep it stable — 10.8–25.2 °C narrowed from occurrence records. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 90–132 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful community fish. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.