Humpback (Chanodichthys dabryi)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Humpback es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 39.8–58.4 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
39.8–58.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Origen
China

Descripción de la especie

Chanodichthys dabryi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 39.8–58.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Chanodichthys species in our database include Chanodichthys erythropterus, Chanodichthys mongolicus, Chanodichthys oxycephalus.

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
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Dieta
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
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
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Humpback?

Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Humpback?

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

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Humpback y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 39.8–58.4 cm. Mínimo 500 L.

¿Qué come Humpback?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Humpback con otros peces?

Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates; Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Buenos compañeros: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict.No convive con Much larger predators — Risk at night.

¿De dónde es originario Humpback?

Originario de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

¿Humpback salta?

Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.

¿Cómo se reproduce Humpback?

En acuario: breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.