Family: Cyprinidae
Dawkinsia arulius — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9–13.2 cm; keep at 19–25 °C.
Dawkinsia arulius is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9–13.2 cm of adult fish at 19–25 °C. Related profiles: Dawkinsia filamentosa, Dawkinsia singhala, Dawkinsia assimilis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 19–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 19–25 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 9–13.2 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 209 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.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.