Family: Cyprinidae
Dawkinsia singhala — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 6.8–10 cm; keep at 20–25 °C.
Dawkinsia singhala 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 6.8–10 cm and prefers 20–25 °C water. Other Dawkinsia species in our database include Dawkinsia filamentosa, Dawkinsia arulius, Dawkinsia assimilis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 20–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 20.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 6.8–10 cm. Minimum tank: 120 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling 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.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.