Family: Cyprinidae
Percocypris tchangi — a Cyprinidae from Yunnan, China, peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Reaches 33–48.4 cm; juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles. 18–26 °C.
Percocypris tchangi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Yunnan, China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, it grows to 33–48.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Percocypris species in our database include Percocypris pingi.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 33–48.4 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Recommended tankmates: Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet. Avoid Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures.
Comes from Yunnan, China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.