Family: Cyprinidae
Rectoris luxiensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 13.9–20.4 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Rectoris luxiensis is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 13.9–20.4 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Rectoris posehensis, Rectoris mutabilis.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 13.9–20.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 499 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.
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.
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.