Gastromyzon ctenocephalus

Familie: Balitoridae

Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Bachschmerlen, heimisch in Borneo in Südostasien. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
19–23 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
3.1–4.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
45 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
东南亚婆罗洲

Artübersicht

A Balitoridae species: Gastromyzon ctenocephalus lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 3.1–4.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Gastromyzon species we profile, alongside Gastromyzon farragus, Gastromyzon punctulatus, Gastromyzon scitulus.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Strong current with heavy aeration
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Demands high dissolved oxygen

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
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — 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 Gastromyzon ctenocephalus pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Gastromyzon ctenocephalus?

19–23 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Gastromyzon ctenocephalus und welches Aquarium?

Wird 3.1–4.5 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 45 L.

Was frisst Gastromyzon ctenocephalus?

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

Kann man Gastromyzon ctenocephalus vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Gastromyzon ctenocephalus?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in 东南亚婆罗洲, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Wie züchtet man Gastromyzon ctenocephalus?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.