Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp (Onychostoma barbatulum)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de las aguas dulces de Asia Oriental. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
15.7–22.5 cm
Tanque mínimo
225 L
Capa de nado
Mid-water swimmer
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Onychostoma barbatulum lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 15.7–22.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Onychostoma species we profile, alongside Onychostoma angustistomata, Onychostoma elongatum, Onychostoma gerlachi.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Strong current with heavy aeration
Oxígeno disuelto
Demands high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
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
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp?

Dificultad media. Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp?

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

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 15.7–22.5 cm; es mid-water swimmer. Acuario mínimo de 225 L.

¿Qué come Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp con otros peces?

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.

¿De dónde es originario Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp?

Originario de 东亚淡水水系; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Strong current with heavy aeration; demands high dissolved oxygen.

¿Cómo se reproduce Taiwan Shoveljaw Carp?

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