Leptobotia Tchangi (Leptobotia tchangi)

Familia: Cobitidae

Leptobotia Tchangi (Leptobotia tchangi) es un cobitidae de its native waters; alcanza 8.4–12.3 cm a 22–28 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8.4–12.3 cm
Tanque mínimo
182 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; keep away from slow eaters at feeding time
Origen
Yangtze basin, China

Descripción de la especie

Cobitidae species Leptobotia tchangi comes from Yangtze basin, China. A sand-sifting bottom resident most active after the lights fade. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.4–12.3 cm. Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended. Choose sand over gravel, feed after dusk, and keep ammonia at zero — loaches punish neglect visibly. Maintain 22–28 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Sandy stretches of slow rivers
Corriente
Gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Tolerates moderate oxygen levels

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand for burrowing
Decoración dura
Smooth stones and driftwood caves
Plantas
Low-light tolerant plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Gregarious bottom fish; 5 or more recommended
Dieta
Unfussy omnivore; feed sinking foods after lights dim
Compañeros recomendados
  • Other peaceful bottom fish — Share the lower water without conflict
Evitar con
  • Boisterous feeders — Outcompete slow, nocturnal eaters

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Females noticeably plumper when mature
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer; no parental care