Osteochilus hasseltii tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 60 cm.

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Osteochilus hasseltii

Osteochilus hasseltii is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 32 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: 32 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 22–25 °C
Tank footprint: 180 × 60 cm
Climate zone: Tropical

In the aquarium

Temperature22–25 °C

Hardness5–12 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Public aquariums only

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusOsteochilus
SpeciesOsteochilus hasseltii

Quick answers

Osteochilus hasseltii size: how big does it get?: It grows to 32 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Osteochilus hasseltii tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 60 cm.
Osteochilus hasseltii water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–25 °C, hardness 5–12 °dGH.
Osteochilus hasseltii: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.