Family: Cyprinidae
Rhodeus notatus — a Cyprinidae from Korean Peninsula, gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers. Reaches 3.7–5.4 cm; shoaling; keep at least 8 together. 18–25 °C.
Rhodeus notatus is a Cyprinidae from Korean Peninsula. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers. Plan on 3.7–5.4 cm of adult fish at 18–25 °C. Related profiles: Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers; shoaling; keep at least 8 together.
Set the heater to 18–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 3.7–5.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 35 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; quality flakes plus blanched greens. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers — pair it with Other small peaceful cyprinids — Similar size, similar water and skip Fin-nippers — Their flowing fins invite damage.
Native to Korean Peninsula, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Mussel-brooding egg-scatterer; the male guards the mussel territory. Males often slimmer and more colourful.