Wuchang bream (Megalobrama amblycephala)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein friedlicher, pflanzenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in den Seen des mittleren und unteren Jangtse in China. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
10–20 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
140–200 cm
Mindestaquarium
2000 L
Schwimmebene
Mid-water swimmer
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
中国长江中下游湖泊（已引入日本）

Artübersicht

A Cyprinidae species: Megalobrama amblycephala lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 140–200 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Megalobrama species we profile, alongside Megalobrama pellegrini, Megalobrama mantschuricus, Megalobrama terminalis.

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
Herbivore; 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 Wuchang bream pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Wuchang bream?

10–20 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Wuchang bream und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 140–200 cm. Minimum: 2000 L.

Was frisst Wuchang bream?

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

Kann man Wuchang bream vergesellschaften?

Peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Wuchang bream?

Stammt aus 中国长江中下游湖泊（已引入日本）; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Wuchang bream?

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