Aquaria
Smoked Cyprinid Fish

Smoked Cyprinid Fish

Image: Wibowo Djatmiko (<a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Wie146" title="User:Wie146">Wie146</a>) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

NameSmoked Cyprinid Fish
Scientific NameCyprinidae sp.
Common NamesIkan Salai, Smoked Fish
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSumatra, Indonesia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther small peaceful community fish, Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras

Description

This image displays 'Ikan Salai', which are smoked fish from Sumatra, Indonesia, purchased from the Singkut market of Jambi. These are small Cyprinidae species, including genera like *Cyclocheilichthys* and *Osteochilus*, prepared for consumption. While the image shows processed fish, live members of this family are typically freshwater community fish.

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