Chinese Bitterling (Acheilognathus barbatulus) – Rare Coldwater Cyprinid Siniperca kneri well-filtered tanks or ponds with

well-filtered tanks or ponds with strong flow or oxygenation—preferably replicating fast

A sandy or smooth-gravel substrate is ideal

and live plants

with a maximum length around 21 cm  The species features a slender

Chinese Bitterling (Acheilognathus barbatulus) – Rare Coldwater Cyprinid Siniperca kneri well-filtered tanks or ponds withDescription & Care Instructions OverviewThe Chinese Bitterling (Acheilognathus barbatulus) is a small, peaceful cyprinid native to the Mekong and Nam Ma river basins in Laos, northern Vietnam, and southern China. This species is known for its unique reproductive behavior, where females use an ovipositor to deposit eggs inside freshwater mussels, providing a safe environment for the developing fry. Key Features Size: Up to 8. 4 cm (3. 3 inches) in