Family: Cyprinidae
A semi-aggressive omnivore cyprinidae from East Asian freshwaters — beginner-friendly.
A Cyprinidae species: Zacco sinensis lives upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Semi-aggressive. Adults reach 5–10 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Zacco species we profile, alongside Zacco platypus, Zacco taliensis, Zacco temminckii.
Beginner-friendly. Semi-aggressive; keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Adults reach 5–10 cm; it is upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+. Plan for at least 100 litres.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over dark fine gravel or sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Semi-aggressive — 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.
Native to 东亚淡水水系, where it lives in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Strong current with heavy aeration; Demands high dissolved oxygen.
A confirmed jumper: fit a tight lid and lower the waterline slightly.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.