Familia: Cyprinidae
Catla es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China y Camboya. Alcanza 136.5–200.2 cm; temperatura 18–28 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to China and Cambodia: Gibelion catla lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 136.5–200.2 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
18–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 136.5–200.2 cm; es active throughout the water column. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De China y Camboya: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.