Family: Cyprinidae
Rhynchocypris oxycephalus — a Cyprinidae from Amur basin, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 12.9–18.9 cm; small groups recommended. 10–20 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to Amur basin: Rhynchocypris oxycephalus lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Adults reach 12.9–18.9 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Rhynchocypris species we profile, alongside Rhynchocypris lagowskii, Rhynchocypris percnurus.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Hold 10–20 °C and keep it stable — 10–20 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 12.9–18.9 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 429 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are Amur basin — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.