Metahomaloptera omeiensis

Familie: Balitoridae

Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Bachschmerlen, heimisch in dem oberen Jangtse in China (Emei-Gebirge, Sichuan). Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
4.2–6 cm
Mindestaquarium
60 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
Oberer Jangtse, China

Artübersicht

Metahomaloptera omeiensis, a member of the family Balitoridae, comes from upper Yangtze, China, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and algivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.2–6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Metahomaloptera species in our database include Metahomaloptera longicauda.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Strong current with heavy aeration
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Demands high dissolved oxygen

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
Algivore; 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 Metahomaloptera omeiensis pflegeleicht?

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

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Metahomaloptera omeiensis?

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

Wie groß wird Metahomaloptera omeiensis und welches Aquarium?

Wird 4.2–6 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 60 L.

Was frisst Metahomaloptera omeiensis?

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

Kann man Metahomaloptera omeiensis 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 Metahomaloptera omeiensis?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Oberer Jangtse, China, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Wie züchtet man Metahomaloptera omeiensis?

In der Zucht: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.