China-Bitterling (Acheilognathus barbatulus)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Un amarguillo pacífico y tolerante al frío, originario de China.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
8–20 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6.1–8.7 cm
Tanque mínimo
87 L
Capa de nado
Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Acheilognathus barbatulus lives mid-water swimmer; keep 6+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 6.1–8.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Acheilognathus species we profile, alongside Acheilognathus cyanostigma, Acheilognathus gracilis, Acheilognathus macropterus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Dieta
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a China-Bitterling?

Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita China-Bitterling?

Mantén el agua a 8–20 °C. 8–20 °C recorded range. Unheated or lightly heated; guard against summer heat.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza China-Bitterling y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 6.1–8.7 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer; keep 6+, así que 87 L o más.

¿Qué come China-Bitterling?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir China-Bitterling con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario China-Bitterling?

Originario de 东亚淡水水系; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce China-Bitterling?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.