Family: Cyprinidae
Amur Bitterling — a Cyprinidae from Europe. Reaches 8.2–12.1 cm; keep at 18–21 °C.
Rhodeus sericeus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Europe, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–21 °C range. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–21 °C and avoid swings. pH 5.8–6.3, GH 2–3 dGH suit it.
Full size is 8.2–12.1 cm. Minimum tank: 176 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are Europe — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.