Dwarf Gravel Loach (Cobitis shikokuensis)

Familie: Cobitidae

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

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH-Härte: 5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 4.3–6.2 cm
Mindestaquarium: 62 L
Schwimmebene: Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+
Schwierigkeit: Einfach
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: Japan

Artübersicht

A Cobitidae species native to Japan: Cobitis shikokuensis lives bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 4.3–6.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Cobitis species we profile, alongside Cobitis lutheri, 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 Dwarf Gravel Loach pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: einfach. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Dwarf Gravel Loach?

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

Wie groß wird Dwarf Gravel Loach und welches Aquarium?

Wird 4.3–6.2 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+. Mindestens 62 L.

Was frisst Dwarf Gravel Loach?

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

Kann man Dwarf Gravel Loach vergesellschaften?

Peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Dwarf Gravel Loach?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Japan, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Wie züchtet man Dwarf Gravel Loach?

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