Chinese Barb (Barbodes semifasciolatus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–24 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

5.3–7.6 cm

Tanque mínimo

90 L

Capa de nado

Mid-water swimmer; keep 5+

Dificultad

Fácil

Temperamento

Semi-aggressive

Origen

中国华南、越南北部

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Barbodes semifasciolatus lives mid-water swimmer; keep 5+ over cool, fast, oxygen-rich mountain streams. Semi-aggressive. Adults reach 5.3–7.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Barbodes species we profile, alongside Barbodes wynaadensis, Barbodes binotatus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Cool, fast, oxygen-rich mountain streams

Corriente

Moderate flow

Oxígeno disuelto

Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Gravel

Decoración dura

Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope

Plantas

Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Keep 5+; larger groups settle better

Dieta

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety

Compañeros recomendados

• Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
• China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
• Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
• Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

雄鱼体型瘦长、婚姻色更明显

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; 雨季升温换水刺激产卵

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