Percocypris tchangi

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

33–48.4 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry

Origen

Yunnan, China

Descripción de la especie

Percocypris tchangi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Yunnan, China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, it grows to 33–48.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Percocypris species in our database include Percocypris pingi.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Clear streams and rivers over gravel

Corriente

Moderate, well-oxygenated current

Oxígeno disuelto

Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine gravel and sand

Decoración dura

Water-worn stones and driftwood

Plantas

Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles

Dieta

Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals

Compañeros recomendados

• Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet

Evitar con

• Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare

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