Chinese Mahseer (Tor sinensis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Chinese Mahseer ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 34.9–51.2 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
34.9–51.2 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins
Herkunft
China

Artübersicht

Tor sinensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 34.9–51.2 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.

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 in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Chinese Mahseer pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Chinese Mahseer?

Ideal sind 18–26 °C ohne starke Schwankungen.

Wie groß wird Chinese Mahseer und welches Aquarium?

Wird 34.9–51.2 cm; lebt bottom-dwelling. Mindestens 500 L.

Was frisst Chinese Mahseer?

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

Kann man Chinese Mahseer vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — vergesellschafte es mit Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Halte Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates fern.

Woher stammt Chinese Mahseer?

Aus China: clear streams and rivers over gravel, mit moderate, well-oxygenated current.

Springt Chinese Mahseer?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Chinese Mahseer?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.