Aquaria
Topmouth Culter

Topmouth Culter

NameTopmouth Culter
Scientific NameCulter alburnus
Common NamesTopmouth Culter, Skygazer
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginEast Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)250
Max Size (Inches)39
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-79
pH Range6.5-8.0
Compatible SpeciesNone

Description

The Topmouth Culter is a large, torpedo-shaped freshwater fish native to East Asia, known for its predatory nature and upward-facing mouth. This active swimmer requires a very spacious aquarium due to its significant adult size. It is a fast-growing carnivore, primarily feeding on smaller fish.

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