Familie: Balitoridae
Ein friedlicher, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Bachschmerlen, heimisch in China. Haltung für Experten.
A Balitoridae species: Yaoshania pachychilus lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 4.1–5.8 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.
Schwierigkeit: anspruchsvoll. Peaceful.
Halte das Wasser bei 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Ausgewachsen 4.1–5.8 cm. Wegen seiner Lebensweise (Bottom; rests and forages low) sind 58 L oder mehr sinnvoll.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Es wühlt in smooth gravel and sand with open floor space — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.
Ja, mit Bedacht. Peaceful — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.
Sein natürlicher Lebensraum liegt in 东亚淡水水系, in clear streams, rivers and still waters.
In der Zucht: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.