Family: Cyprinidae
Systomus rubripinnis — a Cyprinidae from Indonesia. Reaches 18.8–27.5 cm; keep at 22–25 °C.
Systomus rubripinnis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Indonesia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 18.8–27.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–25 °C range. Other Systomus species in our database include Systomus asoka, Systomus barbatus, Systomus clavatus.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 22–25 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22–25 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 18.8–27.5 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Native to Indonesia, where 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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.