Eight-whiskered gudgeon ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China. Länge 11.2–16.5 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
11.2–16.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
327 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China
Artübersicht
Cyprinidae species Gobiobotia pappenheimi comes from Yellow River basin, China. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Give it clean water and room to behave naturally, and it will largely care for itself. 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
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament