Family: Cyprinidae
Spinibarbus denticulatus — a Cyprinidae from southern China, peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Reaches 25.5–37.4 cm; keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to southern China: Spinibarbus denticulatus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Adults reach 25.5–37.4 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Spinibarbus species we profile, alongside Spinibarbus hollandi, Spinibarbus sinensis, Spinibarbus caldwelli.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; 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.
Full size is 25.5–37.4 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Comes from southern China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.