Family: Cyprinidae
Sinocyclocheilus oxycephalus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Sinocyclocheilus oxycephalus 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 9.8–14.3 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.
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 bottom-dwelling. 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.
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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.