Family: Cyprinidae
Caldwell's Spiny Carp — a Cyprinidae from southern China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 24.4–35.8 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Spinibarbus caldwelli is a Cyprinidae from southern China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 24.4–35.8 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Spinibarbus hollandi, Spinibarbus sinensis, Spinibarbus denticulatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended.
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 24.4–35.8 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended. Good company: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Keep away from Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to southern China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.