Mud Carp (Cirrhinus molitorella)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Mud Carp (Cirrhinus molitorella) ist ein Cyprinidae aus China and Indonesia; etwa 41.2–60.5 cm bei 22–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
41.2–60.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
中国及印度尼西亚

Artübersicht

Cirrhinus molitorella is a Cyprinidae from 中国及印度尼西亚. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 41.2–60.5 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 22–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning