Family: Cyprinidae
Schizothorax davidi — a Cyprinidae from SW China, generally peaceful but predatory on small fish. Reaches 29.6–43.5 cm; young fish group; grown ones want space. 18–26 °C.
Schizothorax davidi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from SW China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish and omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter, it grows to 29.6–43.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Schizothorax species in our database include Schizothorax prenanti, Schizothorax lissolabiatus, Schizothorax yunnanensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish; young fish group; grown ones want space.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 29.6–43.5 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish — pair it with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime and skip Small fish — Will be eaten.
Its home waters are SW China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
No routine aquarium breeding; simulate winter chill to condition. Males often slimmer and more colourful.