Oreichthys cosuatis tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.

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Oreichthys cosuatis

Oreichthys cosuatis is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 8 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–28 °C.

Size: 8 cmtotal length
Temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Tank footprint: 60 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature24–28 °C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusOreichthys
SpeciesOreichthys cosuatis

Quick answers

Oreichthys cosuatis size: how big does it get?: It grows to 8 cm (total length).
Oreichthys cosuatis tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 60 × 30 cm.
Oreichthys cosuatis water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 24–28 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Oreichthys cosuatis: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.