Family: Cyprinidae
Osteochilus spilurus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7.6–11.2 cm; keep at 22–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Osteochilus spilurus lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.6–11.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Osteochilus species we profile, alongside Osteochilus salsburyi, Osteochilus bleekeri, Osteochilus kelabau.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 22–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 7.6–11.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 151 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.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.