Mystacoleucus argenteus tank size: what is the minimum?

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

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Mystacoleucus argenteus

Mystacoleucus argenteus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 15 cm. The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 20–27 °C.

Size: 15 cm
Temperature: 20–27 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 45 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature20–27 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–15 °dGH

In the wild

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

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusMystacoleucus
SpeciesMystacoleucus argenteus

Quick answers

Mystacoleucus argenteus size: how big does it get?: It grows to 15 cm.
Mystacoleucus argenteus tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
Mystacoleucus argenteus water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–15 °dGH.
Mystacoleucus argenteus: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.