Kyushu Bitterling (Rhodeus atremius)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Kyushu Bitterling (Rhodeus atremius) ist ein Cyprinidae aus its native waters; etwa 4.5–6.6 cm bei 10–25 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
10–25 °C
pH
6.8–7.8
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
4.5–6.6 cm
Mindestaquarium
52 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates
Herkunft
Korean Peninsula

Artübersicht

Cyprinidae species Rhodeus atremius comes from Korean Peninsula. Like its relatives it depends on living freshwater mussels for breeding, so a fine-sand bed and settled water matter more than décor. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 4.5–6.6 cm. Loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly. Offer small foods in calm corners and keep the water stable — this fish forgives little else in the way of sloppiness. Maintain 10–25 °C at pH 6.8–7.8. 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
Loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly
Fütterung
Small omnivore; flakes, granules and vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other small peaceful cyprinids — Similar size, similar water
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Their flowing fins invite damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Deposits eggs in freshwater mussels; no aftercare