Family: Cyprinidae
Korean Dark Chub — a Cyprinidae from Korean Peninsula, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 13–19.1 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 12–26 °C.
Nipponocypris koreanus is a Cyprinidae from Korean Peninsula. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful community fish. Plan on 13–19.1 cm of adult fish at 12–26 °C. Related profiles: Nipponocypris sieboldii, Nipponocypris temminckii.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Hold 12–26 °C and keep it stable — 12.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 13–19.1 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 438 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; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to Korean Peninsula, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.