Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Bighead carp ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 109.5–160.6 cm, Temperatur 18–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
109.5–160.6 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful community fish
Herkunft
China

Artübersicht

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis is a Cyprinidae from 中国. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 109.5–160.6 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–28 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

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
Singly or in small groups depending on temperament
Fütterung
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

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