Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps ist ein Harnischwels aus Südamerika. Länge 37.5–55 cm, Temperatur 22–30 °C.
Pflegeparameter
Temperatur
22–30 °C
pH
6–7.5
GH-Härte
5–18 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
37.5–55 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave
Herkunft
Südamerika
Artübersicht
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps, a member of the family Loricariidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits rocky and woody stretches of streams. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave and herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods, it grows to 37.5–55 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–30 °C range. Other Pterygoplichthys species in our database include Pterygoplichthys pardalis.
Natürlicher Lebensraum
Lebensraum
Rocky and woody stretches of streams
Strömung
Moderate current with well-oxygenated water
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Appreciates high dissolved oxygen
Aquascaping & Technik
Substrat
Sand and gravel with driftwood
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones with grazing surfaces
Pflanzen
Hardy plants; algae growth welcomed
Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung
Schwarmverhalten
Singles, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates
Zucht & Hinweise
Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males develop odontodes on the snout
Fortpflanzungsart
Cave spawner; male guards the clutch
Häufige Fragen
Ist Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps pflegeleicht?
Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave.
Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps?
Ideal sind 22–30 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.
Wie groß wird Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps und welches Aquarium?
Endgröße: 37.5–55 cm. Minimum: 500 L.
Was frisst Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps?
Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.
Kann man Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps vergesellschaften?
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Meide Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Woher stammt Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps?
Aus Südamerika: rocky and woody stretches of streams, mit moderate current with well-oxygenated water.
Wie züchtet man Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps?
Cave spawner; male guards the clutch. Males develop odontodes on the snout.