Opsarius ornatus tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.

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Opsarius ornatus

Opsarius ornatus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 9.2 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–26 °C.

Size: 9.2 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.0–8.0
Tank footprint: 150 × 60 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature18–26 °C

pH6.0–8.0

Hardness2–12 °dGH

In the wild

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

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusOpsarius
SpeciesOpsarius ornatus

Quick answers

Opsarius ornatus size: how big does it get?: It grows to 9.2 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Opsarius ornatus tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.
Opsarius ornatus water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
Opsarius ornatus: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.