Rhodeus fangi
NameRhodeus fangi
Scientific NameRhodeus fangi
Common NamesFang's Bitterling, Chinese Bitterling
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginAsia, China, Yangtze River basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)64-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther small, peaceful cyprinids, Danios, Minnows, Loaches, Corydoras catfish, Non-aggressive gobies
Description
Rhodeus fangi, commonly known as Fang's Bitterling, is a small, peaceful freshwater fish native to the Yangtze River basin in China. This species is notable for its unique breeding behavior, where females deposit eggs into freshwater mussels. They are generally hardy but require stable water conditions and specific considerations for breeding.
