Kao-ping Chub (Opsariichthys kaopingensis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Kao-ping Chub (Opsariichthys kaopingensis) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 8.6–12.5 cm bei 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 River, Taiwan

Artübersicht

Opsariichthys kaopingensis is a Cyprinidae from Kaoping River, Taiwan. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.6–12.5 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 10–20 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

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