Familia: Cyprinidae
Bighead carp es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 109.5–160.6 cm; temperatura 18–28 °C.
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, 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 109.5–160.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–28 °C range. Other Hypophthalmichthys species in our database include Hypophthalmichthys molitrix.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Mantén el agua a 18–28 °C. 18–28 °C manually curated 2026-09-20 (was GBIF-derived). Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 109.5–160.6 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful community fish; Singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Buenos compañeros: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict.No convive con Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Originario de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.