Acheilognathus Barbatus (Acheilognathus barbatus) es un cyprinidae de its native waters; alcanza 6.8–9.9 cm a 15–25 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
15–25 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6.8–9.9 cm
Tanque mínimo
118 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; keep with calm tankmates
Origen
China & East Asia
Descripción de la especie
Acheilognathus barbatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to China & East Asia. A mussel-dependent spawner: without freshwater mussels in the system its full breeding behaviour simply never shows. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 6.8–9.9 cm. Loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly. Give it quiet water, a sand bed and steady maintenance; it ignores most fish foods only when they are too large. Maintain 15–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Corriente
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Appreciates well-oxygenated water
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Fine gravel and sand
Decoración dura
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Plantas
Hardy rooted plants along the margins
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Loose shoals; groups of 6+ settle quickly
Dieta
Small omnivore; flakes, granules and vegetable matter
Compañeros recomendados
White-cloud mountain minnows — Share its calm, cool temperament
Evitar con
Large or boisterous fish — Outcompeted at feeding time