Family: Cyprinidae
Osteochilus salsburyi — a Cyprinidae from Mekong basin, SE Asia, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 15.1–22.1 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Osteochilus salsburyi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Mekong basin, SE Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 15.1–22.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Osteochilus species in our database include Osteochilus bleekeri, Osteochilus kelabau, Osteochilus lini.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 15.1–22.1 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to Mekong basin, SE Asia, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.