Erromyzon Sinensis (Erromyzon sinensis)

Familia: Balitoridae

Erromyzon Sinensis (Erromyzon sinensis) es un balitoridae de China; alcanza 3.9–5.7 cm a 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
3.9–5.7 cm
Tanque mínimo
39 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Calm but assertive around its chosen perch
Origen
中国

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of 中国 comes Erromyzon sinensis, a member of the family Balitoridae. A torrent-lover built to clamp onto stone in fast, cool, highly oxygenated water; warmth is its enemy. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 3.9–5.7 cm. Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork. Aim for brisk current, high oxygen and real algae growth; a powerhead is not optional here. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks
Corriente
Very strong, highly oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Requires very high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Bare rock and coarse gravel
Decoración dura
Large smooth boulders
Plantas
Minimal; algae-covered stones instead

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork
Dieta
Grazes rock surfaces; feed spirulina-rich foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Other cool-water stream fish — Share the need for oxygen and flow
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Disrupt the calm grazing regime

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Difficult to distinguish
Método de cría
Spawning unknown in home aquaria