Jialing Gudgeon (Gnathopogon herzensteini)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Jialing Gudgeon es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 8.1–11.9 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8.1–11.9 cm
Tanque mínimo
170 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful community fish
Origen
China

Descripción de la especie

Gnathopogon herzensteini, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful community fish and accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods, it grows to 8.1–11.9 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Gnathopogon species in our database include Gnathopogon imberbis, Gnathopogon polytaenia, Gnathopogon tsinanensis.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Corriente
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine gravel and sand
Decoración dura
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Plantas
Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Singly or in small groups depending on temperament
Dieta
Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Evitar con
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Jialing Gudgeon?

Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful community fish; Singly or in small groups depending on temperament.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Jialing Gudgeon?

Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Jialing Gudgeon y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 8.1–11.9 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 170 L o más.

¿Qué come Jialing Gudgeon?

Accepts quality flakes, granules and frozen foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Jialing Gudgeon con otros peces?

Mostly peaceful community fish. Compañeros recomendados: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Evita Much larger predators — Risk at night.

¿De dónde es originario Jialing Gudgeon?

Originario de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

¿Jialing Gudgeon salta?

Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.

¿Cómo se reproduce Jialing Gudgeon?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.