Baryancistrus xanthellus

Familie: Loricariidae

Baryancistrus xanthellus ist ein Harnischwels aus Südamerika. Länge 22.5–33 cm, Temperatur 26–32 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
26–32 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH-Härte
5–18 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
22.5–33 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave
Herkunft
Südamerika

Artübersicht

Baryancistrus xanthellus, a member of the family Loricariidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits rocky and woody stretches of streams. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave and herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods, it grows to 22.5–33 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 26–32 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Rocky and woody stretches of streams
Strömung
Moderate current with well-oxygenated water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Appreciates high dissolved oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Sand and gravel with driftwood
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones with grazing surfaces
Pflanzen
Hardy plants; algae growth welcomed

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Singles, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods
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 develop odontodes on the snout
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave spawner; male guards the clutch

Häufige Fragen

Ist Baryancistrus xanthellus pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave. Singles, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Baryancistrus xanthellus?

26–32 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–7.5, GH 5–18 dGH.

Wie groß wird Baryancistrus xanthellus und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 22.5–33 cm. Minimum: 500 L.

Was frisst Baryancistrus xanthellus?

Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Baryancistrus xanthellus vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Meide Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt Baryancistrus xanthellus?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Südamerika, in rocky and woody stretches of streams.

Wie züchtet man Baryancistrus xanthellus?

In der Zucht: cave spawner; male guards the clutch. Males develop odontodes on the snout.