Family: Cyprinidae
Rectoris posehensis — a Cyprinidae from upper Yangtze, China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 17.2–25.3 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Rectoris posehensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from upper Yangtze, China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 17.2–25.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Rectoris species in our database include Rectoris luxiensis, Rectoris mutabilis, Rectoris longibarbus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Adults reach 17.2–25.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Comes from upper Yangtze, China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.