Blue-Edge Bitterling (Rhodeus shitaiensis) — Rare Yangtze Stream Gem Synodontis multipunctatus and spirulina-based fare

and spirulina-based fare

Weekly partial water changes (20–30%) to maintain pristine

and small live or frozen foods like daphnia or copepods

requiring no supplemental heat in indoor setups

5 cm (3 inches)

Blue-Edge Bitterling (Rhodeus shitaiensis) — Rare Yangtze Stream Gem Synodontis multipunctatus and spirulina-based fareThe Blue Edge Bitterling is a rare bit of natural elegance from the Qiupu River, Anhui Provincean exquisite variant of Rhodeus shitaiensis distinguished by shimmering blue edges along its dorsal and anal fins. Males reveal a flash of orange red on their belly and tail base, creating a serene contrast with the cool fin highlights. Features & Key Traits: Size: Compact, typically up to ~6. 2 cm SL Habitat: Endemic to the clear, subtropical streams of