Korean Dark Chub (Nipponocypris koreanus)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Korean Dark Chub (Nipponocypris koreanus) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 13–19.1 cm bei 12–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
12–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
13–19.1 cm
Mindestaquarium
438 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful community fish
Herkunft
Korean Peninsula

Artübersicht

From the waters of Korean Peninsula comes Nipponocypris koreanus, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 13–19.1 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Give it clean water and room to behave naturally, and it will largely care for itself. Maintain 12–26 °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
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Zucht & Hinweise

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