Caldwell's Spiny Carp (Spinibarbus caldwelli)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Caldwell's Spiny Carp ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Südchina. Länge 24.4–35.8 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
24.4–35.8 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
Herkunft
Südchina

Artübersicht

Spinibarbus caldwelli is a Cyprinidae from southern China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 24.4–35.8 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Spinibarbus hollandi, Spinibarbus sinensis, Spinibarbus denticulatus.

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
Small groups recommended
Fütterung
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs

Häufige Fragen

Ist Caldwell's Spiny Carp pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; Small groups recommended.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Caldwell's Spiny Carp?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

Wie groß wird Caldwell's Spiny Carp und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 24.4–35.8 cm. Minimum: 500 L.

Was frisst Caldwell's Spiny Carp?

Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Caldwell's Spiny Carp vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — vergesellschafte es mit Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Halte Much larger predators — Risk at night fern.

Woher stammt Caldwell's Spiny Carp?

Stammt aus Südchina; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Caldwell's Spiny Carp?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Caldwell's Spiny Carp?

Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.