Family: Cyprinidae
Dawkinsia assimilis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 8.4–12.3 cm; keep at 20–25 °C.
Dawkinsia assimilis 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 8.4–12.3 cm and prefers 20–25 °C water. Other Dawkinsia species in our database include Dawkinsia filamentosa, Dawkinsia singhala, Dawkinsia arulius.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 20–25 °C and keep it stable — 20.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Adults reach 8.4–12.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 182 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.