Black Amur (Mylopharyngodon piceus)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Black Amur (Mylopharyngodon piceus) ist ein Cyprinidae aus China; etwa 135–198 cm bei 8–32 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–28 °C
pH
7.5–8.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
135–198 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
Herkunft
中国

Artübersicht

Mylopharyngodon piceus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to 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 135–198 cm. Small groups recommended. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–28 °C at pH 7.5–8.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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
Small groups recommended
Fütterung
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
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
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs