Familie: Cyprinidae
Herzensteinia microcephalus ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Gewässer des tibetischen Hochlands. Länge 11.2–16.5 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.
Herzensteinia microcephalus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Tibetan Plateau waters, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
Ideal sind 18–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.
Endgröße: 11.2–16.5 cm. Minimum: 327 L.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Es wühlt in fine gravel and sand — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.
Ja, mit Bedacht. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry — vergesellschafte es mit Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime. Halte Small fish — Will be eaten fern.
Stammt aus Gewässer des tibetischen Hochlands; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.
In der Zucht: breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.