Family: Cyprinidae
Onychostoma laticeps — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 18–26.4 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Onychostoma laticeps lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 18–26.4 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Onychostoma species we profile, alongside Onychostoma barbatulum, Onychostoma angustistomata, Onychostoma elongatum.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 18–26.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid 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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.