Family: Cyprinidae
Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3.5–5.2 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Sinocyclocheilus macrophthalmus 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 3.5–5.2 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Sinocyclocheilus species in our database include 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.
Adults reach 3.5–5.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 32 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
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.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.