Family: Salangidae
Protosalanx chinensis — a Salangidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 15.8–23.1 cm; small groups recommended. 20–26 °C.
Protosalanx chinensis, a member of the family Salangidae, comes from China, where it inhabits warm freshwater streams and lakes. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 15.8–23.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 20–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 20–26 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 20–26 °C general community range.
Full size is 15.8–23.1 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to China, where it lives in warm freshwater streams and lakes. Still to gentle current; Moderate oxygen levels.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Subtle external differences.