Family: Cyprinidae
Procypris rabaudi — a Cyprinidae from upper Yangtze, China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 42–61.6 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Procypris rabaudi is a Cyprinidae from upper Yangtze, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 42–61.6 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Procypris mera.
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 42–61.6 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Comes from upper Yangtze, China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and 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.