Familia: Cyprinidae
Onychostoma gerlachi es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de arroyos de montaña del S de China. Alcanza 23.7–34.8 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Onychostoma gerlachi is a Cyprinidae from southern Chinese mountain streams. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 23.7–34.8 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Onychostoma barbatulum, Onychostoma angustistomata, Onychostoma elongatum.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Alcanza 23.7–34.8 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Sí, con criterio. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life — combínalo con Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Aleja Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Su hábitat natural es arroyos de montaña del S de China, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
En acuario: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.