Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, micro pellets, algae, daphnia
Aquarium species profile
Rosy Bitterling
Rhodeus ocellatus · East Asia (China, Japan, Korea; introduced widely)
Minimum tank20 gal
Adult size3"
Care levelIntermediate
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature60–75°F
pH range6.5–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other cool-water peaceful fish, minnows, loaches
Tank mates to avoid
Tropical fish, aggressive species
Care notes
Males develop striking pink-red breeding coloration with iridescent lateral stripe. Fascinating breeding biology — deposits eggs inside freshwater mussels using an ovipositor. Cool-water temperate fish.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.