Family: Cyprinidae
Large-eye Chinese Bream — a Cyprinidae from southern China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 13.7–20.1 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to southern China: Sinibrama macrops lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 13.7–20.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Sinibrama species we profile, alongside Sinibrama melrosei, Sinibrama wui, Sinibrama taeniatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Expect 13.7–20.1 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 485 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament and skip Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Comes from southern China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.