Japan-Döbel (Zacco platypus)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, allesfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Karpfenfischen, heimisch in China, Japan, die koreanische Halbinsel. Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
16–24 °C
pH
6.8–7.8
GH-Härte
6–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
10–15 cm
Mindestaquarium
80 L
Schwimmebene
All levels; loves current
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Active but not aggressive; territorial among males
Herkunft
East China — mountain streams of the lower Yangtze

Artübersicht

The pale chub is the emblem of China's mountain streams — torpedo-fast, marble-flanked, and hung with blue-green bars. It is a river fish first and an aquarium fish second: only a long, well-oxygenated tank with honest current keeps it in condition.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Fast, clear, oxygen-rich creeks
Strömung
Strong; a powerhead is essential
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Demands high dissolved oxygen

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
River sand and pebble mix
Harte Dekoration
Large water-worn boulders that break the flow
Pflanzen
Hardy species like Cryptocoryne anchored to stones

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
3+ with space to dart
Fütterung
Carnivore; insect larvae, frozen and live foods
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Hillstream loach — Shares the current zone
  • White cloud minnow — Tolerates the same cool water
  • Amur goby — Another stream specialist
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Slow long-finned fish — Constant stress from traffic
  • Warm-water species — Temperature mismatch
  • Small shrimp — Eaten promptly

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males show taller bodies and brighter marriage colors; females are larger and plainer
Fortpflanzungsart
Broadcast spawner over gravel in flowing water; rarely achieved in home aquaria.

Häufige Fragen

Ist Freshwater Sprat pflegeleicht?

Pflegeleicht. Semi-aggressive; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Freshwater Sprat?

10–22 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Freshwater Sprat und welches Aquarium?

Endgröße: 15.7–22.5 cm. Minimum: 225 L.

Was frisst Freshwater Sprat?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Freshwater Sprat vergesellschaften?

Semi-aggressive. 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 Freshwater Sprat?

Aus 日本、朝鲜半岛: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit strong current with heavy aeration.

Springt Freshwater Sprat?

Diese Art springt: Deckel unbedingt schließen.

Wie züchtet man Freshwater Sprat?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.