Jinshaia Abbreviata (Jinshaia abbreviata)

Familia: Balitoridae

Jinshaia Abbreviata (Jinshaia abbreviata) es un balitoridae de its native waters; alcanza 11.6–16.9 cm a 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
11.6–16.9 cm
Tanque mínimo
343 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling on rock surfaces
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; territorial only over a favourite stone
Origen
upper Yangtze, China

Descripción de la especie

Jinshaia abbreviata, a member of the family Balitoridae, is native to upper Yangtze, China. Its sucker belly is made for mountain rapids — still, warm water suffocates it faster than any disease. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 11.6–16.9 cm. Keep one per stone field, or 3+ to spread territory. Provide strong flow, cool temperatures and mature algae-covered rockwork; keep it below 26 °C. 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
Keep one per stone field, or 3+ to spread territory
Dieta
Herbivorous grazer — aufwuchs, algae wafers, vegetable matter
Compañeros recomendados
  • Hillstream loaches of similar size — Graze side by side on open stone
Evitar con
  • Warm-water community fish — Need different temperatures

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Difficult to distinguish
Método de cría
No confirmed aquarium breeding; treat as egg-scatterer