Family: Cyprinidae
Black Amur bream — a Cyprinidae from China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 30–60 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 10–20 °C.
Megalobrama terminalis is a Cyprinidae from China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 30–60 cm of adult fish at 10–20 °C. Related profiles: Megalobrama amblycephala, Megalobrama pellegrini, Megalobrama mantschuricus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Set the heater to 10–20 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 30–60 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
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.