Reed (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)

Familie: Polypteridae

Reed (Erpetoichthys calabaricus) ist ein Polypteridae aus Africa; etwa 27.8–40.7 cm bei 22–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
27.8–40.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
非洲

Artübersicht

Erpetoichthys calabaricus, a member of the family Polypteridae, is native to 非洲. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 27.8–40.7 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 22–28 °C at pH 6–8. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning