Familia: Cyprinidae
Chuanchia labiosa es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de aguas del altiplano del NW de China. Alcanza 11.2–16.5 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to NW China plateau waters: Chuanchia labiosa lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
Dificultad media. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 11.2–16.5 cm. Mínimo 327 L.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles. Buenos compañeros: Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime.No convive con Small fish — Will be eaten.
De aguas del altiplano del NW de China: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.