Family: Cyprinidae
Sinibrama melrosei — a Cyprinidae from southern China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 13.7–20.1 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to southern China: Sinibrama melrosei lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish. Adults reach 13.7–20.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Sinibrama species we profile, alongside Sinibrama macrops, Sinibrama wui, Sinibrama taeniatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Full size is 13.7–20.1 cm. Minimum tank: 485 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful community fish; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Good company: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Keep away from Much larger predators — Risk at night.
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: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.