Hong Kong Paradise Fish (Macropodus hongkongensis)

Familia: Osphronemidae

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

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.2–6 cm
Tanque mínimo
60 L
Capa de nado
Upper; surface-oriented
Dificultad
Fácil
Temperamento
Semi-aggressive; one male per tank
Origen
东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

Macropodus hongkongensis is a Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 4.2–6 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Macropodus opercularis, Macropodus erythropterus, 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 Hong Kong Paradise Fish?

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

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Hong Kong Paradise Fish?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Hong Kong Paradise Fish y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.2–6 cm; es upper; surface-oriented. Acuario mínimo de 60 L.

¿Qué come Hong Kong Paradise Fish?

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Hong Kong Paradise Fish con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Semi-aggressive; one male per tank — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Its own males — Territorial fighting, Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping.

¿De dónde es originario Hong Kong Paradise Fish?

De 东亚淡水水系: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con still to very gentle water.

¿Hong Kong Paradise Fish salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce Hong Kong Paradise Fish?

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