Kao-ping Chub (Opsariichthys kaopingensis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Kao-ping Chub ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Kaoping-Fluss, Taiwan. Länge 8.6–12.5 cm, Temperatur 10–20 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
10–20 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
8.6–12.5 cm
Mindestaquarium
188 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
Kaoping-Fluss, Taiwan

Artübersicht

Opsariichthys kaopingensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Kaoping River, Taiwan, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 8.6–12.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 10–20 °C range. Other Opsariichthys species in our database include Opsariichthys bidens, Opsariichthys pachycephalus, Opsariichthys evolans.

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
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
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
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning

Häufige Fragen

Ist Kao-ping Chub pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Kao-ping Chub?

Halte das Wasser bei 10–20 °C. 10.0–20.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

Wie groß wird Kao-ping Chub und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 8.6–12.5 cm. Minimum: 188 L.

Was frisst Kao-ping Chub?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Kao-ping Chub vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Meide Much larger predators — Risk at night.

Woher stammt Kao-ping Chub?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in Kaoping-Fluss, Taiwan, in clear streams and rivers over gravel.

Springt Kao-ping Chub?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man Kao-ping Chub?

In der Zucht: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.