Cyclocheilichthys janthochir tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 45 cm.

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Cyclocheilichthys janthochir

Cyclocheilichthys janthochir is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 20 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–27 °C.

Size: 20 cmtotal length
Temperature: 22–27 °C
pH: 4.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 180 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–27 °C

pH4.0–7.0

Hardness1–10 °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 janthochir

Quick answers

Cyclocheilichthys janthochir size: how big does it get?: It grows to 20 cm (total length).
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 45 cm.
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 4.0–7.0, hardness 1–10 °dGH.
Cyclocheilichthys janthochir: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.