Familie: Cyprinidae
Bighead carp ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 109.5–160.6 cm, Temperatur 18–28 °C.
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 109.5–160.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–28 °C range. Other Hypophthalmichthys species in our database include Hypophthalmichthys molitrix.
Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Halte das Wasser bei 18–28 °C. 18–28 °C manually curated 2026-09-20 (was GBIF-derived). Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Endgröße: 109.5–160.6 cm. Minimum: 500 L.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.
Mostly peaceful community fish; Singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Gute Partner: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict.Nicht mit Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Stammt aus China; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.
In der Zucht: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.