Family: Cyprinidae
Pseudolaubuca sinensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 21.9–32.1 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Pseudolaubuca sinensis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 21.9–32.1 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Pseudolaubuca species in our database include Pseudolaubuca engraulis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Adults reach 21.9–32.1 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip 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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.