Percocypris Tchangi (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

From the waters of Yunnan, China comes Percocypris tchangi, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A cold, torrent-dwelling cyprinid of the plateau rivers — treat it like a temperate trout-stream fish, not a tropical. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 33–48.4 cm. Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles. Plan for chillers or a cool room, strong flow and excellent oxygen — heat kills where hunger cannot. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.

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