Squalidus argentatus

Familie: Cyprinidae

Squalidus argentatus ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 14.1–20.7 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
14.1–20.7 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
China

Artübersicht

Squalidus argentatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 14.1–20.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Squalidus species in our database include Squalidus chankaensis, Squalidus nitens, Squalidus wolterstorffi.

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
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning

Häufige Fragen

Ist Squalidus argentatus pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Squalidus argentatus?

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

Wie groß wird Squalidus argentatus und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 14.1–20.7 cm. Minimum: 500 L.

Was frisst Squalidus argentatus?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Es wühlt in fine gravel and sand — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Squalidus argentatus vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Meide Fin-nippers — Constant stress.

Woher stammt Squalidus argentatus?

Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in China, in clear streams and rivers over gravel.

Springt Squalidus argentatus?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Squalidus argentatus?

Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.