Eight-whiskered stone loach (Lefua costata)

Familia: Nemacheilidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los nemacheléidos, originario de Japón. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–22 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
6.9–9.8 cm
Tanque mínimo
98 L
Capa de nado
Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
Japón

Descripción de la especie

Lefua costata, a member of the family Nemacheilidae, comes from Japan, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 6.9–9.8 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–22 °C range. Other Lefua species in our database include Lefua echigonia, Lefua nikkonis.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Eight-whiskered stone loach?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Eight-whiskered stone loach?

Rango ideal: 18–22 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Eight-whiskered stone loach y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 6.9–9.8 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low, así que 98 L o más.

¿Qué come Eight-whiskered stone loach?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Eight-whiskered stone loach con otros peces?

Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Eight-whiskered stone loach?

Originario de Japón; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Eight-whiskered stone loach?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.