Acheilognathus Rhombeus (Acheilognathus rhombeus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

15–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

10.1–14.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

266 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful; males spar gently in breeding dress

Origen

Japan

Descripción de la especie

Acheilognathus rhombeus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to Japan. A mussel-dependent spawner: without freshwater mussels in the system its full breeding behaviour simply never shows. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 10.1–14.9 cm. Sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles. 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 solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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

Sociable; a larger group spreads any squabbles

Dieta

Omnivore with a taste for vegetable foods and small live fare

Compañeros recomendados

• White-cloud mountain minnows — Share its calm, cool temperament

Evitar con

• Large or boisterous fish — Outcompeted at feeding time

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Spawns inside living freshwater mussels; no parental care