Family: Cyprinidae
Schizothorax prenanti — a Cyprinidae from SW China, peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Reaches 29.6–43.5 cm; juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles. 18–26 °C.
Schizothorax prenanti, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from SW China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, 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 davidi, Schizothorax lissolabiatus, Schizothorax yunnanensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Expect 29.6–43.5 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Recommended tankmates: Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet. Avoid Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures.
Native to SW China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.