Family: Cyprinidae
Semilabeo notabilis — a Cyprinidae from Pearl River basin, China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 33–48.4 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
Semilabeo notabilis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Pearl River basin, China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 33–48.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Semilabeo species in our database include Semilabeo obscurus.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 33–48.4 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Avoid Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Its home waters are Pearl River basin, China — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.