Flying barb (Esomus danrica)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Flying barb ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Südasien. Länge 9.8–14.3 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9.8–14.3 cm
Mindestaquarium
245 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch
Herkunft
Südasien

Artübersicht

Esomus danrica, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch and small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods, it grows to 9.8–14.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Corydoras and small loaches.

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
Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them
Fütterung
Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works

Häufige Fragen

Ist Flying barb pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Flying barb?

Ideal sind 18–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Flying barb und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 9.8–14.3 cm. Minimum: 245 L.

Was frisst Flying barb?

Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Flying barb vergesellschaften?

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch; Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Gute Partner: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss.Nicht mit Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long.

Woher stammt Flying barb?

Stammt aus Südasien; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Flying barb?

Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.

Wie züchtet man Flying barb?

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works. Males often slimmer and more colourful.