Acrossocheilus Iridescens (Acrossocheilus iridescens)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Acrossocheilus Iridescens (Acrossocheilus iridescens) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 22.3–32.7 cm bei 15–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
15–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
22.3–32.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
Herkunft
southern Chinese mountain streams

Artübersicht

Cyprinidae species Acrossocheilus iridescens comes from southern Chinese mountain streams. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 22.3–32.7 cm. Small groups recommended. Give it clean water and room to behave naturally, and it will largely care for itself. Maintain 15–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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
Small groups recommended
Fütterung
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs