Japanese spined loach (Cobitis takatsuensis)

Familie: Cobitidae

Japanese spined loach (Cobitis takatsuensis) ist ein Cobitidae aus its native waters; etwa 9–13.2 cm bei 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9–13.2 cm
Mindestaquarium
209 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful, sociable and slightly nocturnal
Herkunft
Korea & Japan

Artübersicht

Cobitis takatsuensis, a member of the family Cobitidae, is native to Korea & Japan. Half of its life happens after dark; give it fine sand and it will reward you with natural foraging. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9–13.2 cm. Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident. Use a soft sand bed and feed sinking foods; coarse gravel wears down its sensory barbels. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Strömung
Gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand for burrowing
Harte Dekoration
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Pflanzen
Low-light tolerant plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Sociable; keep 4–6 so night-time activity stays confident
Fütterung
Omnivore that appreciates live or frozen treats
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Small calm cyprinids — Occupy a different water layer
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large predators — Loaches are on the menu

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Females noticeably plumper when mature
Fortpflanzungsart
Scatters eggs among fine plants; no aftercare