Family: Cyprinidae
Xenocypris davidi — a Cyprinidae from China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 35.2–51.6 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 18–26 °C.
Xenocypris davidi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 35.2–51.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Xenocypris species in our database include Xenocypris macrolepis, Xenocypris fangi, Xenocypris yunnanensis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful community fish; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 35.2–51.6 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful community fish — pair it with Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict and skip Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to China, 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.