Hemibagrus Macropterus (Hemibagrus macropterus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

16–25 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

54.8–80.4 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life

Origen

southern China

Descripción de la especie

Bagridae species Hemibagrus macropterus comes from southern China. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 54.8–80.4 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on species size. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 16–25 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Large rivers over sand and mud

Corriente

Moderate current

Oxígeno disuelto

High oxygen appreciated

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine sand

Decoración dura

Large caves and driftwood

Plantas

Not essential

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly or in small groups depending on species size

Dieta

Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate

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

Females plumper

Método de cría

Egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon