Taiwan Horse Mouth (Candidia barbata)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in Taiwan (China). Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
10.4–14.9 cm
Mindestaquarium
149 L
Schwimmebene
Upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
中国台湾

Artübersicht

Candidia barbata is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 10.4–14.9 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Candidia pingtungensis.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

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

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 Taiwan Horse Mouth pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Semi-aggressive; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Taiwan Horse Mouth?

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

Wie groß wird Taiwan Horse Mouth und welches Aquarium?

Wird 10.4–14.9 cm; lebt upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+. Mindestens 149 L.

Was frisst Taiwan Horse Mouth?

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 Taiwan Horse Mouth vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Semi-aggressive — 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 Taiwan Horse Mouth?

Aus 中国台湾: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit strong current with heavy aeration.

Springt Taiwan Horse Mouth?

Springt bei Schreck. Engschließender Deckel nötig.

Wie züchtet man Taiwan Horse Mouth?

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