Familia: Cyprinidae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y herbívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de los lagos de la cuenca media y baja del Yangtsé en China. Cuidado cuidado moderado.
A Cyprinidae species: Megalobrama amblycephala lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 140–200 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Megalobrama species we profile, alongside Megalobrama pellegrini, Megalobrama mantschuricus, Megalobrama terminalis.
Dificultad media. Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups.
10–20 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 140–200 cm. Mínimo 2000 L.
Herbivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Originario de 中国长江中下游湖泊(已引入日本); vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Moderate flow; average oxygen needs.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.