Familia: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus iridescens es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de arroyos de montaña del S de China. Alcanza 22.3–32.7 cm; temperatura 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus iridescens is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 22.3–32.7 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Rango ideal: 15–25 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 22.3–32.7 cm; es active throughout the water column. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; Small groups recommended. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament.No convive con Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Su hábitat natural es arroyos de montaña del S de China, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.