Luther's Spiny Loach (Cobitis lutheri)

Familie: Cobitidae

Ein friedlicher, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Schlammpeitzgern, heimisch in der Koreanische Halbinsel. Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
8.4–12 cm
Mindestaquarium
120 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+
Schwierigkeit
Einfach
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
Koreanische Halbinsel

Artübersicht

Cobitis lutheri, a member of the family Cobitidae, comes from Korean Peninsula, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 8.4–12 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Cobitis species in our database include Cobitis shikokuensis, Cobitis sinensis, Cobitis biwae.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand
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 3+; 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
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Luther's Spiny Loach pflegeleicht?

Anfängergeeignet und fehlerverzeihend. Peaceful. Keep 3+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Luther's Spiny Loach?

Ideal sind 18–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Luther's Spiny Loach und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 8.4–12 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+) sind 120 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Luther's Spiny Loach?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Luther's Spiny Loach vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; Keep 3+; larger groups settle better. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Luther's Spiny Loach?

Stammt aus Koreanische Halbinsel; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Luther's Spiny Loach?

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