Cross-striped Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Cross-striped Dwarf Rasbora (Danio erythromicron) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 2.3–3.4 cm bei 18–24 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–24 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
2.3–3.4 cm
Mindestaquarium
25 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Hardy, active mid-water fish; never stop moving
Herkunft
South & Southeast Asia

Artübersicht

From the waters of South & Southeast Asia comes Danio erythromicron, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A restless micropredator of the surface film, evolved for open, sunlit water. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 2.3–3.4 cm. Tight schooler; the more the livelier. Generous swimming room, a big school and clean water cover nearly all of its care. Maintain 18–24 °C at pH 6–8. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

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
Tight schooler; the more the livelier
Fütterung
Eager eater; small frequent feeds suit its pace
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other danios and small rasboras — Form a fast, peaceful upper-water school
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Slow, timid fish — Outcompeted at the surface

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer among plants; no parental care