Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia (Yunnanilus pleurotaenia)

Familie: Nemacheilidae

Yunnanilus Pleurotaenia (Yunnanilus pleurotaenia) ist ein Nemacheilidae aus China; etwa 9.8–14.4 cm bei 18–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
9.8–14.4 cm
Mindestaquarium
249 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time
Herkunft
中国

Artübersicht

From the waters of 中国 comes Yunnanilus pleurotaenia, a member of the family Nemacheilidae. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 9.8–14.4 cm. Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Hill-streams and riffles over pebbles
Strömung
Strong, well-oxygenated current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Requires well-oxygenated water

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth pebbles and coarse sand
Harte Dekoration
Stacked stones forming crevices
Pflanzen
Anubias and other hardy attachers

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended
Fütterung
Unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Females rounder-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care