Acheilognathus Tonkinensis (Acheilognathus tonkinensis)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

15–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

6.5–9.6 cm

Tanque mínimo

111 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Gentle community fish that dislikes fin-nippers

Origen

Red River basin, N Vietnam

Descripción de la especie

Acheilognathus tonkinensis is a Cyprinidae from Red River basin, N Vietnam. A mussel-dependent spawner: without freshwater mussels in the system its full breeding behaviour simply never shows. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 6.5–9.6 cm. Shoaling; keep at least 8 together. 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

Shoaling; keep at least 8 together

Dieta

Unfussy omnivore; quality flakes plus blanched greens

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

Mussel-brooding egg-scatterer; the male guards the mussel territory