
Cyclocheilichthys apogon
Cyclocheilichthys apogon is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 28.7 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–27 °C.
- Size
- 28.7 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 20–27 °C
- pH
- 5.5–8.0
- Tank footprint
- 180 × 45 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature20–27 °C
pH5.5–8.0
Hardness1–20 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusCyclocheilichthys
- SpeciesCyclocheilichthys apogon
Quick answers
- Cyclocheilichthys apogon size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 28.7 cm (total length).
- Cyclocheilichthys apogon tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 45 cm.
- Cyclocheilichthys apogon water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 20–27 °C, pH 5.5–8.0, hardness 1–20 °dGH.
- Cyclocheilichthys apogon: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
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Sources
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