Aphyocypris kikuchii

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein friedlicher, oberflächenaktiver Allesfresser der Karpfen, endemisch in Taiwan (China); in Schwärmen von sechs oder mehr halten — mittlerer Pflegeaufwand.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH-Härte: 5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 5.6–8 cm
Mindestaquarium: 80 L
Schwimmebene: Upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+
Schwierigkeit: Mittel
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: Taiwan, China

Artübersicht

Aphyocypris kikuchii is a Cyprinidae from Taiwan, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5.6–8 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Aphyocypris normalis, Aphyocypris chinensis, Aphyocypris moltrechti.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung: Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff: Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten: Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Fütterung: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Aphyocypris kikuchii pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Aphyocypris kikuchii?

18–26 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Aphyocypris kikuchii und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 5.6–8 cm. Minimum: 80 L.

Was frisst Aphyocypris kikuchii?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Es wühlt in smooth gravel and sand with open floor space — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Aphyocypris kikuchii vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Peaceful — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.

Woher stammt Aphyocypris kikuchii?

Aus Taiwan, China: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit moderate flow.

Wie züchtet man Aphyocypris kikuchii?

In der Zucht: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.