Familia: Cyprinidae
Pethia atra es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 4.3–6.4 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Pethia atra of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 4.3–6.4 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia conchonius, Pethia cumingii, Pethia didi.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
22–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–7, GH 5–19 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 4.3–6.4 cm. Mínimo 49 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat es clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.