Siberian spiny loach (Cobitis sinensis)

Familia: Cobitidae

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

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 10.7–15.3 cm
Tanque mínimo: 153 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

Cobitis sinensis of the family Cobitidae is an aquarium-kept Cobitidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 10.7–15.3 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Cobitis species in our database include Cobitis lutheri, Cobitis shikokuensis, 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 Siberian spiny loach?

Dificultad: fácil. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Siberian spiny loach?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Siberian spiny loach y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 10.7–15.3 cm. Mínimo 153 L.

¿Qué come Siberian spiny loach?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre fine sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Siberian spiny loach con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Siberian spiny loach?

De 东亚淡水水系: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce Siberian spiny 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.