Desmopuntius gemellus tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.

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Desmopuntius gemellus

Desmopuntius gemellus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It grows to 6.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–25 °C.

Size: 6.5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 22–25 °C
pH: 4.0–7.0
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature22–25 °C

pH4.0–7.0

Hardness1–10 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusDesmopuntius
SpeciesDesmopuntius gemellus

Quick answers

Desmopuntius gemellus size: how big does it get?: It grows to 6.5 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Desmopuntius gemellus tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Desmopuntius gemellus water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–25 °C, pH 4.0–7.0, hardness 1–10 °dGH.
Desmopuntius gemellus: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.