Family: Cyprinidae
Sinocyclocheilus lateristriatus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Sinocyclocheilus lateristriatus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 9.8–14.3 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Sinocyclocheilus species we profile, alongside Sinocyclocheilus anophthalmus, Sinocyclocheilus grahami, Sinocyclocheilus angustiporus.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 9.8–14.3 cm; it is active throughout the water column. Plan for at least 245 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from 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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.