Buglemouth (Cyprinus carpio)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Buglemouth (Cyprinus carpio) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 96.8–141.9 cm bei 9.4–28.6 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
9.4–28.6 °C
pH
6.5–9
GH-Härte
10–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
96.8–141.9 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
China & Eurasia

Artübersicht

From the waters of China & Eurasia comes Cyprinus carpio, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 96.8–141.9 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Give it clean water and room to behave naturally, and it will largely care for itself. Maintain 9.4–28.6 °C at pH 6.5–9. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Zucht & Hinweise

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