Family: Carabidae
Syntomus montanus — a Carabidae freshwater fish. Reaches 4–8 cm; keep at 20–26 °C.
Syntomus montanus of the family Carabidae is an aquarium-kept Carabidae. Peaceful community fish and omnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 4–8 cm and prefers 20–26 °C water. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
A moderate-level species: peaceful community fish; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 20–26 °C and keep it stable — 20–26 °C general community range. Stable temperature matching the species origin.
Adults reach 4–8 cm; it is middle of the water column. Plan for at least 77 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods. It forages naturally over fine sand and gravel, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful community fish — 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 warm freshwater streams and lakes — still to gentle current, moderate oxygen levels.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
Not documented in home aquaria. Subtle external differences.