Family: Cyprinidae
Leuciscus Brandti — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 37.5–55 cm; keep at 10–24 °C.
Tribolodon brandtii of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 37.5–55 cm and prefers 10–24 °C water. Other Tribolodon species in our database include Tribolodon hakonensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Set the heater to 10–24 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 37.5–55 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.