Creteuchiloglanis macropterus es un sisórido de agua dulce originario de río Nu, Yunnan, China. Alcanza 25.5–37.4 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.8
Dureza GH
12–30 dGH
Tamaño adulto
25.5–37.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom of fast water
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origen
río Nu, Yunnan, China
Descripción de la especie
Creteuchiloglanis macropterus, a member of the family Sisoridae, comes from Nujiang, Yunnan, China, where it inhabits mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark and omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods, it grows to 25.5–37.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Creteuchiloglanis species in our database include Creteuchiloglanis kamengensis.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Mountain torrents clinging to boulders
Corriente
Very strong current, highly oxygenated
Oxígeno disuelto
Requires very high dissolved oxygen
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Bare smooth rock
Decoración dura
Large boulders forming crevices
Plantas
Minimal
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Dieta
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
Compañeros recomendados
Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore
Evitar con
Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom
Cría y notas
Dimorfismo sexual
Unclear
Método de cría
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Es fácil cuidar a Creteuchiloglanis macropterus?
Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark.
¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Creteuchiloglanis macropterus?
18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.8, GH 12–30 dGH.
¿Qué tamaño alcanza Creteuchiloglanis macropterus y qué acuario necesita?
De adulto mide 25.5–37.4 cm. Vive bottom of fast water, así que 500 L o más.
¿Qué come Creteuchiloglanis macropterus?
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
¿Puede convivir Creteuchiloglanis macropterus con otros peces?
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark. Compañeros recomendados: Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore. Evita Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom.
¿De dónde es originario Creteuchiloglanis macropterus?
Originario de río Nu, Yunnan, China; vive en mountain torrents clinging to boulders. Very strong current, highly oxygenated; requires very high dissolved oxygen.