Platypharodon Extremus (Platypharodon extremus)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

11.2–16.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

327 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Calm giants; anything swallowable is food

Origen

Tibetan Plateau waters

Descripción de la especie

Platypharodon extremus is a Cyprinidae from Tibetan Plateau waters. Its home water is snowmelt: cool, fast and oxygen-saturated, with hot summers as the main threat. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. Singly or in small groups in long tanks. Keep it cool, moving and oxygen-rich; summer temperatures above 24 °C are the real danger. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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

Singly or in small groups in long tanks

Dieta

Accepts most foods; give it greens as well as protein

Compañeros recomendados

• Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime

Evitar con

• Small fish — Will be eaten

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Males often slimmer and more colourful

Método de cría

Spawning follows cold-season floods in nature; rarely in aquaria