Rainbow shark (Epalzeorhynchos frenatus)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de el sudeste asiático (Tailandia y Camboya). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 24–27 °C
pH: 6–8
Dureza GH: 5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 10.5–15 cm
Tanque mínimo: 150 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive
Origen: 东南亚（泰国、柬埔寨）

Descripción de la especie

Epalzeorhynchos frenatus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Semi-aggressive and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 10.5–15 cm and prefers 24–27 °C water. Other Epalzeorhynchos species in our database include Epalzeorhynchos bicolor.

Biotopo natural

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

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
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: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — 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: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Rainbow shark?

Apto para principiantes. Semi-aggressive. Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Rainbow shark?

24–27 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–8, GH 5–12 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Rainbow shark y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 10.5–15 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 150 L.

¿Qué come Rainbow shark?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Rainbow shark con otros peces?

Semi-aggressive. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — 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 Rainbow shark?

De 东南亚（泰国、柬埔寨）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce Rainbow shark?

En acuario: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.