Hampala Barb (Hampala macrolepidota)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Hampala Barb ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Singapur. Länge 52.5–77 cm, Temperatur 22–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
52.5–77 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins
Herkunft
Singapur

Artübersicht

Hampala macrolepidota, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Singapore, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 52.5–77 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–25 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

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
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Hampala Barb pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Hampala Barb?

Halte das Wasser bei 22–25 °C. 22–25 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

Wie groß wird Hampala Barb und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 52.5–77 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom-dwelling) sind 500 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Hampala Barb?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Hampala Barb vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — vergesellschafte es mit Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Halte Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates fern.

Woher stammt Hampala Barb?

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

Springt Hampala Barb?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Hampala Barb?

In der Zucht: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.