Familia: Cyprinidae
Herzensteinia microcephalus es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de aguas del altiplano tibetano. Alcanza 11.2–16.5 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Herzensteinia microcephalus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Tibetan Plateau waters, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Cold-water catfish of similar bulk.
Dificultad media. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 11.2–16.5 cm. Mínimo 327 L.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry — combínalo con Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime. Aleja Small fish — Will be eaten.
Originario de aguas del altiplano tibetano; 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: breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.