Pangusia labeo (Labeo pangusia)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

21–27 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

67.5–99 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins

Descripción de la especie

Labeo pangusia of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 67.5–99 cm and prefers 21–27 °C water. Other Labeo species in our database include Labeo bata, Labeo boggut, Labeo calbasu.

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

Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more

Dieta

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter

Compañeros recomendados

• Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Preguntas frecuentes