Family: Cyprinidae
Bilobed-lip Schizothoracin — a Cyprinidae from Tibetan Plateau waters, generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Reaches 43.1–63.3 cm; young fish group; grown ones want space. 18–26 °C.
Ptychobarbus kaznakovi is a Cyprinidae from Tibetan Plateau waters. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Plan on 43.1–63.3 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
Difficulty: moderate. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Young fish group; grown ones want space.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 43.1–63.3 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Recommended tankmates: Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime. Avoid Small fish — Will be eaten.
Native to Tibetan Plateau waters, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: no routine aquarium breeding; simulate winter chill to condition. Males often slimmer and more colourful.