Familia: Cyprinidae
Moroko (Gnathopogon caerulescens) es un cyprinidae de Japón; alcanza 5–8 cm a 10–24 °C.
A Cyprinidae species native to Japan: Gnathopogon caerulescens lives middle of the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 5–8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Gnathopogon species we profile, alongside Gnathopogon herzensteini, Gnathopogon imberbis, Gnathopogon polytaenia.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
10–24 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
De adulto mide 5–8 cm. Vive middle of the water column, así que 60 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Originario de Japan; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.