Deepbodied Crucian Carp (Carassius cuvieri)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6–8

Dureza GH

5–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

36–52.8 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful community fish

Origen

Japón (introducido en China)

Descripción de la especie

Carassius cuvieri, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Japan (introduced to China), where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 36–52.8 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Carassius species in our database include Carassius auratus, Carassius langsdorfii.

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

Singly or in small groups depending on temperament

Dieta

Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict

Evitar con

• Much larger predators — Risk at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer; no parental care

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