Family: Cyprinidae
Sarcocheilichthys kiangsiensis — a Cyprinidae from China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 12–17.6 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Sarcocheilichthys kiangsiensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, 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 12–17.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Sarcocheilichthys species in our database include Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis, Sarcocheilichthys sinensis, Sarcocheilichthys variegatus.
A moderate-level species: calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Adults reach 12–17.6 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 372 litres.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Keep away from Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.