Familia: Cyprinidae
Abbottina obtusirostris es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 8.2–12 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Abbottina obtusirostris, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 8.2–12 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Abbottina species in our database include Abbottina rivularis, Abbottina liaoningensis.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 8.2–12 cm. Mínimo 173 L.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Aleja Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Originario de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.