Blackbelly (Xenocypris macrolepis)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in dem Jangtse, der Gelbe Fluss und der Perlfluss in China. Haltung mittlerer Schwierigkeitsgrad.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
24.2–34.6 cm
Mindestaquarium
346 L
Schwimmebene
Mid-water swimmer; keep 5+
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful
Herkunft
Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China

Artübersicht

Xenocypris macrolepis is a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 24.2–34.6 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Xenocypris davidi, Xenocypris fangi, Xenocypris yunnanensis.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep 5+; larger groups settle better
Fütterung
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Blackbelly pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: mittel. Peaceful.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Blackbelly?

Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

Wie groß wird Blackbelly und welches Aquarium?

Wird 24.2–34.6 cm; lebt mid-water swimmer; keep 5+. Mindestens 346 L.

Was frisst Blackbelly?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Blackbelly vergesellschaften?

Peaceful. Empfohlene Mitbewohner: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Meide Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

Woher stammt Blackbelly?

Aus Gelber-Fluss-Becken, China: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit moderate flow.

Wie züchtet man Blackbelly?

In der Zucht: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.