Suigen Bitterling (Rhodeus suigensis)

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur

18–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

GH-Härte

5–15 dGH

Größe ausgewachsen

4.9–7.2 cm

Mindestaquarium

62 L

Schwimmebene

Bottom-dwelling

Schwierigkeit

Mittel

Charakter

Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers

Herkunft

Suwon, Korea

Artübersicht

From the waters of Suwon, Korea comes Rhodeus suigensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae. 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 4.9–7.2 cm. Shoaling; keep at least 8 together. Offer small foods in calm corners and keep the water stable — this fish forgives little else in the way of sloppiness. Maintain 18–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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 at least 8 together

Fütterung

Unfussy omnivore; quality flakes plus blanched greens

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

Mussel-brooding egg-scatterer; the male guards the mussel territory