Balantiocheilos melanopterus

Familie: Cyprinidae

Balantiocheilos melanopterus ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Südostasien. Länge 26.2–38.5 cm, Temperatur 22–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
26.2–38.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins
Herkunft
Südostasien

Artübersicht

Balantiocheilos melanopterus is a Cyprinidae from Southeast Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 26.2–38.5 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

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
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Balantiocheilos melanopterus pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Balantiocheilos melanopterus?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–28 °C. 22–28 °C curated husbandry range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

Wie groß wird Balantiocheilos melanopterus und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 26.2–38.5 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Middle of the water column) sind 500 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Balantiocheilos melanopterus?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Balantiocheilos melanopterus vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — vergesellschafte es mit Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Halte Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates fern.

Woher stammt Balantiocheilos melanopterus?

Stammt aus Südostasien; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Balantiocheilos melanopterus?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Balantiocheilos melanopterus?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.