Butterfly Loach (Beaufortia kweichowensis)

Familie: Balitoridae

Ein friedlicher Algivore aus den Guizhou-Stromschnellen Chinas; der Butterfly Loach klammert sich in kühlem, schnellem, gut oxygeniertem Wasser an Felsen — 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: Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit: Mittel
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: 东亚淡水水系

Artübersicht

Beaufortia kweichowensis of the family Balitoridae is an aquarium-kept Balitoridae. Peaceful and algivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 5.6–8 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Beaufortia species in our database include Beaufortia leveretti, Beaufortia liui, Beaufortia pingi.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung: Strong current with heavy aeration
Gelöster Sauerstoff: Demands high dissolved oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat: Gravel
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: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung: Algivore; 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 Butterfly Loach pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Butterfly Loach?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

Wie groß wird Butterfly Loach und welches Aquarium?

Wird 5.6–8 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 80 L.

Was frisst Butterfly Loach?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Butterfly Loach 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 Butterfly Loach?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in 东亚淡水水系, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Wie züchtet man Butterfly Loach?

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