Red-backed paradisefish (Macropodus erythropterus)

Familia: Osphronemidae

Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y carnívoro, de la familia de los osfronémidos, originario de el sur de China y el norte de Vietnam. Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 4.5–6.5 cm
Tanque mínimo: 65 L
Capa de nado: Upper; surface-oriented
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive; one male per tank
Origen: 中国华南、越南北部

Descripción de la especie

Macropodus erythropterus is a Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 4.5–6.5 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Macropodus opercularis, Macropodus hongkongensis, Macropodus ocellatus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto: Tolerates low oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Dark fine gravel or sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Mixed planting with open swimming lanes

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
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: Its own males — Territorial fighting
Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping

Cría y notas

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Red-backed paradisefish?

Dificultad: fácil. Semi-aggressive; one male per tank.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Red-backed paradisefish?

18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Red-backed paradisefish y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 4.5–6.5 cm. Vive upper; surface-oriented, así que 65 L o más.

¿Qué come Red-backed paradisefish?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Forraja sobre dark fine gravel or sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Red-backed paradisefish con otros peces?

Semi-aggressive; one male per tank; 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 Its own males — Territorial fighting, Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping.

¿De dónde es originario Red-backed paradisefish?

Originario de 中国华南、越南北部; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; tolerates low oxygen.

¿Red-backed paradisefish salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce Red-backed paradisefish?

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