Xenocypris davidi

Familie: Cyprinidae

Xenocypris davidi ist ein Karpfenfisch aus China. Länge 35.2–51.6 cm, Temperatur 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
35.2–51.6 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Active throughout the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful community fish
Herkunft
China

Artübersicht

Xenocypris davidi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 35.2–51.6 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Xenocypris species in our database include Xenocypris macrolepis, Xenocypris fangi, Xenocypris yunnanensis.

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
Singly or in small groups depending on temperament
Fütterung
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

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

Häufige Fragen

Ist Xenocypris davidi pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Mostly peaceful community fish. Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Xenocypris davidi?

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

Wie groß wird Xenocypris davidi und welches Aquarium?

Ausgewachsen 35.2–51.6 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Active throughout the water column) sind 500 L oder mehr sinnvoll.

Was frisst Xenocypris davidi?

Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.

Kann man Xenocypris davidi vergesellschaften?

Mostly peaceful community fish; Singly or in small groups depending on temperament. Gute Partner: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict.Nicht mit Much larger predators — Risk at night.

Woher stammt Xenocypris davidi?

Stammt aus China; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Xenocypris davidi?

Geringes Risiko, Deckel trotzdem sinnvoll.

Wie züchtet man Xenocypris davidi?

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