Family: Cyprinidae
Puntius kyphus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 7–10.2 cm; keep at 20–24 °C.
Puntius kyphus 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 7–10.2 cm and prefers 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 20–24 °C and keep it stable — 20.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 7–10.2 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 125 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
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.
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: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.