Family: Cyprinidae
Pseudolaubuca engraulis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 16.5–24.2 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Pseudolaubuca engraulis is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 16.5–24.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Pseudolaubuca sinensis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; 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 16.5–24.2 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.