Family: Cyprinidae
Big-scalled redfin — a Cyprinidae from Japan & the Korean Peninsula, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Tribolodon hakonensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Japan and Korea, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Tribolodon species in our database include Tribolodon brandtii.
Difficulty: moderate. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Its home waters are Japan and Korea — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.