Alluri's Sucker Minnow
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:AravindManoj&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="User:AravindManoj (page does not exist)">AravindManoj</a> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameAlluri's Sucker Minnow
Scientific NameParapsilorhynchus alluriensis
Common NamesAlluri's Sucker Minnow, Alluri's Hillstream Minnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginIndia, Godavari River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)2.7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)70-78
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther small, peaceful cyprinids, Danios, Rasboras, Small, robust bottom dwellers
Description
A small, rheophilic cyprinid from the Godavari River basin in India, characterized by its flattened ventral surface and specialized mouth for adhering to rocks in fast-flowing water. This species primarily feeds on algae and biofilm. It is a peaceful fish that requires highly oxygenated water with strong current in an aquarium setting.
