Odontobutis Platycephala (Odontobutis platycephala)

Familie: Odontobutidae

Odontobutis Platycephala (Odontobutis platycephala) ist ein Odontobutidae aus its native waters; etwa 15.1–22.2 cm bei 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
15.1–22.2 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful but territorial toward its own kind
Herkunft
Korean Peninsula

Artübersicht

From the waters of Korean Peninsula comes Odontobutis platycephala, a member of the family Odontobutidae. A benthic percher that spends its days darting between rock, glass and cave — structure decides its temperament. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 15.1–22.2 cm. A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere. Caves, stable pairs and clean sand keep this fish far calmer than open, bare tanks ever will. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
A bonded pair claims one cave; keep others elsewhere
Fütterung
Small carnivore — live, frozen and fine sinking foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Non-goby bottom fish — Ignore its territorial posturing
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large aggressive fish — Shatter its sense of cover

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Hidden-clutch spawner with paternal care