Hainan Horse-Mouth (Opsariichthys hainanensis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Hainan Horse-Mouth (Opsariichthys hainanensis) ist ein Cyprinidae aus China; etwa 7.9–11.7 cm bei 10–20 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
10–20 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
7.9–11.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
164 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful community fish
Herkunft
中国

Artübersicht

Cyprinidae species Opsariichthys hainanensis comes from 中国. A adaptable species that forgives beginner mistakes more readily than most. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.9–11.7 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 10–20 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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