Family: Cyprinidae
A large, peaceful omnivore cyprinidae from Taiwan, China; Holland's Carp is a bold, long-lived river fish — moderate care.
Spinibarbus hollandi of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 23.8–34 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Spinibarbus species in our database include Spinibarbus sinensis, Spinibarbus caldwelli, Spinibarbus denticulatus.
Difficulty: moderate. Peaceful. Keep 4+; larger groups settle better.
Set the heater to 18–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 23.8–34 cm as an adult, living mid-water swimmer; keep 4+. A 340 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Comes from 中国台湾: clear streams, rivers and still waters. Expect strong current with heavy aeration and average oxygen needs.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.