Taiwan Horse Mouth (Candidia barbata)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de Taiwán (China). Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 10.4–14.9 cm
Tanque mínimo: 149 L
Capa de nado: Upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive
Origen: 中国台湾

Descripción de la especie

Candidia barbata is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 10.4–14.9 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Candidia pingtungensis.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Strong current with heavy aeration
Oxígeno disuelto: Demands high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
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 6+; 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: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Taiwan Horse Mouth?

Dificultad media. Semi-aggressive; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Taiwan Horse Mouth?

18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Taiwan Horse Mouth y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 10.4–14.9 cm; es upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+. Acuario mínimo de 149 L.

¿Qué come Taiwan Horse Mouth?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Taiwan Horse Mouth con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Semi-aggressive — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Taiwan Horse Mouth?

De 中国台湾: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con strong current with heavy aeration.

¿Taiwan Horse Mouth salta?

Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.

¿Cómo se reproduce Taiwan Horse Mouth?

En acuario: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.