Family: Cyprinidae
Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 8.9–13 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 8.9–13 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.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 8.9–13 cm. Minimum tank: 203 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.