Family: Nemacheilidae
A peaceful omnivore nemacheilidae from the upper Yangtze in China (Sichuan) — moderate care.
Triplophysa bleekeri, a member of the family Nemacheilidae, comes from upper Yangtze, China, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 9.2–13.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Triplophysa species in our database include Triplophysa dalaica, Triplophysa leptosoma, Triplophysa markehenensis.
A moderate-level species: peaceful; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Full size is 9.2–13.1 cm. Minimum tank: 131 L, with open swimming space along its bottom; rests and forages low habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over smooth gravel and sand with open floor space, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Peaceful — pair it with Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs and skip Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Its home waters are upper Yangtze, China — clear streams, rivers and still waters, with strong current with heavy aeration.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.