Flying barb (Esomus danrica)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Flying barb (Esomus danrica) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 9.8–14.3 cm bei 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
South Asia

Artübersicht

Esomus danrica is a Cyprinidae from South Asia. Built for speed in clear streams — colour, condition and courage all track water quality. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 9.8–14.3 cm. Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them. Cover the surface with floating plants, keep the school large, and maintain spotless water. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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