Familia: Cyprinidae
Pethia ornatus es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 3.2–4.7 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Pethia ornatus 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 3.2–4.7 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia atra, Pethia conchonius, Pethia cumingii.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Mantén el agua a 22–26 °C. 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
De adulto mide 3.2–4.7 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 27 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita 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.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.