Familia: Cobitidae
Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y carnívoro, de la familia de los cobítidos, originario de la cuenca media y alta del Yangtsé en China. Cuidado cuidado moderado.
Leptobotia elongata is a Cobitidae from Yangtze basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 35–50 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. Related profiles: Leptobotia pellegrini, Leptobotia flavolineata, Leptobotia guilinensis.
Dificultad: moderada. Semi-aggressive.
Rango ideal: 22–28 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
De adulto mide 35–50 cm. Vive bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+, así que 500 L o más.
Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Semi-aggressive. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size.
Su hábitat natural es cuenca del Yangtsé, China, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.
Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.