Homatula variegata

Familie: Nemacheilidae

Ein friedlicher, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Steinschmerlen, heimisch in dem oberen Jangtse in China (Sichuan und Chongqing). Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
14.7–21 cm
Mindestaquarium
210 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
Oberer Jangtse, China

Artübersicht

A Nemacheilidae species native to upper Yangtze, China: Homatula variegata lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 14.7–21 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

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
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — 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 Homatula variegata pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Homatula variegata?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

Wie groß wird Homatula variegata und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 14.7–21 cm. Minimum: 210 L.

Was frisst Homatula variegata?

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

Kann man Homatula variegata vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Peaceful — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.

Woher stammt Homatula variegata?

Stammt aus Oberer Jangtse, China; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Homatula variegata?

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