Familia: Cyprinidae
Osteochilus spilurus es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 7.6–11.2 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Osteochilus spilurus lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.6–11.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Osteochilus species we profile, alongside Osteochilus salsburyi, Osteochilus bleekeri, Osteochilus kelabau.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
22–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
De adulto mide 7.6–11.2 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 151 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.