Tabira Bitterling (Acheilognathus tabira)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

10–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

GH-Härte

5–15 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

5.9–8.7 cm

Mindestaquarium

91 L

Schwimmebene

Active throughout the water column

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress

Herkunft

Japan

Artübersicht

From the waters of Japan comes Acheilognathus tabira, a member of the family Cyprinidae. Like its relatives it depends on living freshwater mussels for breeding, so a fine-sand bed and settled water matter more than décor. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 5.9–8.7 cm. Sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles. Offer small foods in calm corners and keep the water stable — this fish forgives little else in the way of sloppiness. Maintain 10–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Strömung

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Gelöster Sauerstoff

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat

Fine gravel and sand

Harte Dekoration

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Pflanzen

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten

Sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles

Fütterung

Omnivore with a taste for vegetable foods and small live fare

Empfohlene Mitbewohner

• Other small peaceful cyprinids — Similar size, similar water

Nicht vergesellschaften mit

• Fin-nippers — Their flowing fins invite damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Fortpflanzungsart

Spawns inside living freshwater mussels; no parental care