Family: Cyprinidae
Platypharodon extremus — a Cyprinidae from Tibetan Plateau waters, calm giants; anything swallowable is food. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; singly or in small groups in long tanks. 18–26 °C.
Platypharodon extremus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Tibetan Plateau waters, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm giants; anything swallowable is food and accepts most foods; give it greens as well as protein, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
A moderate-level species: calm giants; anything swallowable is food; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
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.
Accepts most foods; give it greens as well as protein. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Calm giants; anything swallowable is food — pair it with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime and skip Small fish — Will be eaten.
Comes from Tibetan Plateau waters: 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: spawning follows cold-season floods in nature; rarely in aquaria. Males often slimmer and more colourful.