Japanese Dark Chub (Nipponocypris sieboldii)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein friedlicher, oberflächennaher Allesfresser der Karpfen aus Japan; den Japanese Dark Chub am besten in Gruppen von sechs oder mehr halten — mittlerer Pflegeaufwand.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
8.8–12.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
125 L
Schwimmebene
Upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
Japan

Artübersicht

Nipponocypris sieboldii, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Japan, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 8.8–12.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Nipponocypris species in our database include Nipponocypris temminckii, Nipponocypris koreanus.

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
Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Fütterung
Omnivore; 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 Japanese Dark Chub pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Japanese Dark Chub?

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

Wie groß wird Japanese Dark Chub und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 8.8–12.5 cm. Minimum: 125 L.

Was frisst Japanese Dark Chub?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Es wühlt in smooth gravel and sand with open floor space — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Japanese Dark Chub vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Peaceful — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.

Woher stammt Japanese Dark Chub?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Japan, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.

Springt Japanese Dark Chub?

Springt bei Schreck. Engschließender Deckel nötig.

Wie züchtet man Japanese Dark Chub?

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