Family: Cyprinidae
White Amur bream — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Parabramis pekinensis lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Robust schooling cyprinids.
Intermediate difficulty. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Full size is 11.2–16.5 cm. Minimum tank: 327 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to China, 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.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.