Family: Cyprinidae
Rhinogobio typus — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China: Rhinogobio typus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Rhinogobio species we profile, alongside Rhinogobio cylindricus, Rhinogobio ventralis.
Intermediate difficulty. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 11.2–16.5 cm. Minimum tank: 327 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Comes from China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.