Rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatus)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in Südostasien (Thailand und Kambodscha). Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
24–27 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–12 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
10.5–15 cm
Mindestaquarium
150 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Einfach
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
东南亚（泰国、柬埔寨）

Artübersicht

Epalzeorhynchos frenatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Semi-aggressive and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 10.5–15 cm and prefers 24–27 °C water. Other Epalzeorhynchos species in our database include Epalzeorhynchos bicolor.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

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

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
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
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — 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
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Rainbow shark pflegeleicht?

Anfängergeeignet und fehlerverzeihend. Semi-aggressive. Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Rainbow shark?

24–27 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–8, GH 5–12 dGH.

Wie groß wird Rainbow shark und welches Aquarium?

Wird 10.5–15 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 150 L.

Was frisst Rainbow shark?

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

Kann man Rainbow shark vergesellschaften?

Semi-aggressive. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Rainbow shark?

Aus 东南亚（泰国、柬埔寨）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit moderate flow.

Wie züchtet man Rainbow shark?

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