Slender Bitterling
NameSlender Bitterling
Scientific NameRhodeus smithii
Common NamesSlender Bitterling, Kyushu Bitterling
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEast Asia, Japan
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow, Danios, Other small peaceful cyprinids, Small loaches
Description
The Slender Bitterling is a small, peaceful cyprinid native to Japan, known for its iridescent scales and, particularly in breeding males, vibrant red fins. This species is famous for its unique reproductive strategy, where females deposit their eggs inside freshwater mussels.
