Familia: Cyprinidae
Mrigal es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China y el sur de Asia. Alcanza 74.2–108.9 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Cirrhinus mrigala is a Cyprinidae from China and South Asia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 74.2–108.9 cm of adult fish at 22–26 °C. Related profiles: Cirrhinus molitorella, Cirrhinus cirrhosus, Cirrhinus jullieni.
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.
22–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 74.2–108.9 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
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.
Originario de China y el sur de Asia; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.