Cyclocheilichthys heteronema tank size: what is the minimum?

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

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Cyclocheilichthys heteronema

Cyclocheilichthys heteronema is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 21–26 °C.

Size: 12 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 21–26 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature21–26 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness1–15 °dGH

In the wild

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

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusCyclocheilichthys
SpeciesCyclocheilichthys heteronema

Quick answers

Cyclocheilichthys heteronema size: how big does it get?: It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Cyclocheilichthys heteronema tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Cyclocheilichthys heteronema water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 21–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 1–15 °dGH.
Cyclocheilichthys heteronema: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.