Dwarf Gravel Loach (Cobitis shikokuensis)

Familia: Cobitidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los cobítidos, originario de Japón. Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 4.3–6.2 cm
Tanque mínimo: 62 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: Japón

Descripción de la especie

A Cobitidae species native to Japan: Cobitis shikokuensis lives bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 4.3–6.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Cobitis species we profile, alongside Cobitis lutheri, Cobitis sinensis, Cobitis biwae.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Fine sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 3+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Dwarf Gravel Loach?

Dificultad: fácil. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Dwarf Gravel Loach?

Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Dwarf Gravel Loach y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.3–6.2 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+. Acuario mínimo de 62 L.

¿Qué come Dwarf Gravel Loach?

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

¿Puede convivir Dwarf Gravel Loach con otros peces?

Peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Dwarf Gravel Loach?

Su hábitat natural es Japón, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Dwarf Gravel Loach?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.