Family: Cyprinidae
Mystacoleucus obtusirostris — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12.4–18.2 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Mystacoleucus obtusirostris is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 12.4–18.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 12.4–18.2 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 397 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.