Family: Cyprinidae
Pseudohemiculter hainanensis — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Pseudohemiculter hainanensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Pseudohemiculter species in our database include Pseudohemiculter dispar.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; 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.
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; small groups recommended. Good company: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Keep away from Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.