Family: Cyprinidae
Rhodeus shitaiensis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 4.7–6.8 cm; keep at 18–25 °C.
Rhodeus shitaiensis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 4.7–6.8 cm and prefers 18–25 °C water. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 4.7–6.8 cm. Minimum tank: 55 L, with open swimming space along its middle of the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.