Sucker-belly Loach (Pseudogastromyzon myersi)

Familie: Balitoridae

Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Bachschmerlen, heimisch in Südchina (Hongkong und Guangdong). Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
4.2–6 cm
Mindestaquarium
60 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
中国华南（香港、广东）

Artübersicht

Pseudogastromyzon myersi of the family Balitoridae is an aquarium-kept Balitoridae. Peaceful and algivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.2–6 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Pseudogastromyzon species in our database include Pseudogastromyzon cheni, Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus, Pseudogastromyzon changtingensis.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Strong current with heavy aeration
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Demands high dissolved oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Gravel
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
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Algivore; 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
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Sucker-belly Loach pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Sucker-belly Loach?

Ideal sind 18–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Sucker-belly Loach und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 4.2–6 cm. Minimum: 60 L.

Was frisst Sucker-belly Loach?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Es wühlt in gravel — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Sucker-belly Loach vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Gute Partner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Sucker-belly Loach?

Aus 中国华南（香港、广东）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit strong current with heavy aeration.

Wie züchtet man Sucker-belly Loach?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.