Family: Cyprinidae
Zacco acutipinnis — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.8–14.3 cm; keep at 10–22 °C.
Zacco acutipinnis is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.8–14.3 cm of adult fish at 10–22 °C. Related profiles: Zacco platypus, Zacco sinensis, Zacco taliensis.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 10–22 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 10–22.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 9.8–14.3 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 245 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.