Family: Cyprinidae
Lake Minnow — a Cyprinidae from Amur basin, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 13.9–20.4 cm; small groups recommended. 15–23 °C.
Rhynchocypris percnurus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Amur basin, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 13.9–20.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 15–23 °C range. Other Rhynchocypris species in our database include Rhynchocypris lagowskii, Rhynchocypris oxycephalus.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 15–23 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 13.9–20.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 499 L tank or larger gives it room.
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. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Native to Amur basin, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; 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.