Family: Cyprinidae
Hyaline fish — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 6.4–9.4 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Sinocyclocheilus hyalinus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 6.4–9.4 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Sinocyclocheilus species in our database include Sinocyclocheilus anophthalmus, Sinocyclocheilus grahami, Sinocyclocheilus angustiporus.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 6.4–9.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 106 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.