Family: Gasterosteidae
Amur stickleback — a Gasterosteidae from China. Reaches 4.9–7.2 cm; keep at 20–26 °C.
Pungitius sinensis, a member of the family Gasterosteidae, comes from China, where it inhabits warm freshwater streams and lakes. Peaceful community fish and omnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 4.9–7.2 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.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful community fish. Small groups recommended.
Aim for 20–26 °C. Stable temperature matching the species origin; 20–26 °C general community range.
Adults reach 4.9–7.2 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 62 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful community fish — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Comes from China: warm freshwater streams and lakes. Expect still to gentle current and moderate oxygen levels.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.