Chinese Bleak
NameChinese Bleak
Scientific NameHemiculter leucisculus
Common NamesChinese Bleak, Common Cultratus, Sharpbelly
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEast Asia, China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)59-77
pH Range6.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesWhite Cloud Mountain Minnows, Rosy Barbs, Dojo Loaches, Other peaceful temperate cyprinids
Description
The Chinese Bleak is a hardy and active schooling fish native to various freshwater systems across East Asia. It features a slender, silvery body with a prominent lateral line. These omnivorous fish are suitable for community tanks with other peaceful, similarly sized temperate species.
