Family: Cyprinidae
Zacco taliensis — a Cyprinidae from SW China, mostly peaceful community fish. Reaches 16.9–24.8 cm; singly or in small groups depending on temperament. 10–22 °C.
Zacco taliensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from SW 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 16.9–24.8 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 10–22 °C range. Other Zacco species in our database include Zacco platypus, Zacco sinensis, Zacco temminckii.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Aim for 10–22 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 10.0–22.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 16.9–24.8 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
Comes from SW China: clear streams and rivers over gravel. Expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.