Chinese Bitterling
Rhodeus sinensis
Cyprinidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
5-26 °C
pH
7-8.5
Size
10.8 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Min tank60 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginAsia
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Rhodeus sinensis requires a tank with a minimum capacity of 60L, a temperature range of 5.0-26.0°C, and a pH range of 7.0-8.5. Its diet is unknown.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (10)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black ruby barb Pethia nigrofasciata Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Blackline rasbora Rasbora borapetensis Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Checkered barb Oliotius oligolepis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry barb Puntius titteya Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Chili Rasbora Boraras brigittae Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Clown rasbora Rasbora kalochroma Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Dwarf rasbora Boraras maculatus Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Fiveband barb Desmopuntius pentazona Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Flying fox Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus Caution | Caution | Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Harlequin rasbora Trigonostigma heteromorpha Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
2 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese barb Barbodes semifasciolatus Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Denison barb Sahyadria denisonii Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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