259. Top 5 Micro Cyprinids
From Water Colors Aquarium Gallery by Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
March 20, 2026 · 1h 26m · Episode 259
About this episode
The hosts discuss their top 5 micro cyprinids from the expansive Cyprinidae family of freshwater fish.
Cyprinidae is the largest family of freshwater fish, which makes it quite challenging to narrow down a top 5 list! In this episode, the Water Colors hosts attempt to do just that, by selecting their top 5 micro cyprinids to discuss. This family is so expansive, it contains danios, barbs, loaches and more! Which species would make your list? Sources referenced: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399795227_Phylogenomics_of_Cypriniformes_the_most_diverse_order_of_freshwater_fishes_consensus_challenges_and_limitations Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Join our growing community on Discord! https://go.watercolors.shop/discord Species mentioned in this episode: African butterfly barb. ‘barbus’ hulstaerti Celestial pearl danio, danio magaritatus Emerald dwarf rasbora…
People in this episode
Host: Water Colors Aquarium Gallery
Topics covered
- micro cyprinids
- freshwater fish
- aquarium hobby
- fish species
- pet care
Keywords
- Cyprinidae
- micro cyprinids
- aquarium fish
- danios
- barbs
Mentioned in this episode
Products: African butterfly barb, Celestial pearl danio, Emerald dwarf rasbora, Glowlight danio, Asian rummynose rasbora, Dwarf zipper kuhli loach, Dwarf green barb, Rosy loach, Gold ring danio, Dwarf amber barb
Books & works: Top 5 Micro Cyprinids
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