Vanmanenia caldwelli

Familie: Balitoridae

Vanmanenia caldwelli ist ein Bachschmerle aus China. Länge 5.4–7.9 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
5.4–7.9 cm
Mindestaquarium
75 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; territorial over a favourite perch
Herkunft
China

Artübersicht

Vanmanenia caldwelli is a Balitoridae from China. In the wild it prefers fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5.4–7.9 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Vanmanenia pingchowensis, Vanmanenia stenosoma, Vanmanenia gymnetrus.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks
Strömung
Very strong, highly oxygenated current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Requires very high dissolved oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Bare rock and coarse gravel
Harte Dekoration
Large smooth boulders
Pflanzen
Minimal; algae-covered stones instead

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep in a small group with enough perches
Fütterung
Herbivorous grazer; algae and spirina foods
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
Difficult to distinguish
Fortpflanzungsart
Not bred in home aquaria

Häufige Fragen

Ist Vanmanenia caldwelli pflegeleicht?

Mittlerer Anspruch. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite perch; Keep in a small group with enough perches.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Vanmanenia caldwelli?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Cool, highly oxygenated water.

Wie groß wird Vanmanenia caldwelli und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 5.4–7.9 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom-dwelling) sind 75 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Vanmanenia caldwelli?

Herbivorous grazer; algae and spirina foods. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Vanmanenia caldwelli vergesellschaften?

Peaceful; territorial over a favourite perch; Keep in a small group with enough perches. Gute Partner: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.Nicht mit Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

Woher stammt Vanmanenia caldwelli?

Stammt aus China; lebt in fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks. Very strong, highly oxygenated current; requires very high dissolved oxygen.

Wie züchtet man Vanmanenia caldwelli?

In der Zucht: not bred in home aquaria. Difficult to distinguish.