Family: Cyprinidae
A peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from the middle and lower Yangtze and the Huai basin of China — moderate care.
Rhodeus fangi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Yangtze basin, China, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.5–6.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus, Rhodeus sinensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Full size is 4.5–6.5 cm. Minimum tank: 65 L, with open swimming space along its mid-water swimmer; keep 6+ habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful; keep 6+; larger groups settle better. Good company: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Comes from Yangtze basin, China: clear streams, rivers and still waters. Expect still to very gentle water and average oxygen needs.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.