Familia: Cyprinidae
Acrossocheilus monticola es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de arroyos de montaña del S de China. Alcanza 13.5–19.8 cm; temperatura 15–25 °C.
Acrossocheilus monticola is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful community fish. Plan on 13.5–19.8 cm of adult fish at 15–25 °C. Related profiles: Acrossocheilus fasciatus, Acrossocheilus paradoxus, Acrossocheilus hemispinus.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful community fish; Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.
Mantén el agua a 15–25 °C. 15.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 13.5–19.8 cm. Mínimo 470 L.
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Mostly peaceful community fish. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Evita Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Originario de arroyos de montaña del S de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.