Mahecola Barb (Puntius mahecola)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Mahecola Barb ist ein Karpfenfisch. Länge 9.4–13.9 cm, Temperatur 20–24 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
20–24 °C
pH
6–6.5
GH-Härte
8–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9.4–13.9 cm
Mindestaquarium
232 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins

Artübersicht

Puntius mahecola is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.4–13.9 cm of adult fish at 20–24 °C. Related profiles: Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.

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
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
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 often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Mahecola Barb pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Mahecola Barb?

20–24 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–6.5, GH 8–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Mahecola Barb und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 9.4–13.9 cm. Minimum: 232 L.

Was frisst Mahecola Barb?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Mahecola Barb vergesellschaften?

Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Meide Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt Mahecola Barb?

Lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Mahecola Barb?

Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.

Wie züchtet man Mahecola Barb?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.