Familie: Cyprinidae
Barbel Chub ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 36.6–53.7 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.
Squaliobarbus curriculus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 36.6–53.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Endgröße: 36.6–53.7 cm. Minimum: 500 L.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; Small groups recommended. Gute Partner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament.Nicht mit Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Aus China: clear streams and rivers over gravel, mit moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.
In der Zucht: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.