Light's Bitterling (Rhodeus lighti)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein friedlicher, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in dem Jangtse und der Gelbe Fluss in China. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur: 10–25 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH-Härte: 5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen: 5–7.2 cm
Mindestaquarium: 72 L
Schwimmebene: Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Schwierigkeit: Mittel
Charakter: Peaceful
Herkunft: Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China

Artübersicht

Rhodeus lighti is a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5–7.2 cm of adult fish at 10–25 °C. Related profiles: Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus ocellatus, Rhodeus sinensis.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung: Still to very gentle water
Gelöster Sauerstoff: Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
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: Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Fütterung: Omnivore; 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 Light's Bitterling pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Light's Bitterling?

Ideal sind 10–25 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Light's Bitterling und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 5–7.2 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+) sind 72 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Light's Bitterling?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Light's Bitterling vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. 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 Light's Bitterling?

Stammt aus Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China; lebt in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

Wie züchtet man Light's Bitterling?

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