HomeFreshwater aquarium fishSharks & algae eatersLuciosoma pellegrinii Luciosoma pellegrinii Scientific name: Luciosoma pellegrinii Popta, 1905 Luciosoma pellegrinii is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 17 cm (6.7 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 380 L (100 US gal), water at 21–27°C (70–81°F) and a pH of 6.0–6.5. Native range: Asia, Northeastern and eastern Borneo. Luciosoma pellegrinii care at a glanceCare levelEasyTemperamentPeacefulAdult size17 cm (6.7 in)Minimum tank380 L (100 US gal)Temperature21–27°C (70–81°F)pH6.0–6.5Hardness5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)DietOmnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, frozen foods and live foods. BiologyUsually found in deeper, slower water. An active fish, in constant motion at the surface of the water, feeding on material dropping into streams and has been observed leaping clear of the water to prey on material dangling above water.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameLuciosoma pellegriniiFamilyCyprinidae (Minnows or carps)OrderCypriniformes (Carps)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length17.0EnvironmentFreshwater; demersalClimateTropicalDistributionAsia: northeastern and eastern Borneo.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More sharks & algae eatersLuciosoma setigerumChinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticusBlack sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadionFlying foxEpalzeorhynchos kalopterusHoven's carpLeptobarbus hoeveniiRedeye labeoLabeo cylindricusSee all sharks & algae eaters SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026