Familia: Cyprinidae
Chinese-ink carp es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 7.9–11.7 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Procypris mera lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 7.9–11.7 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Procypris species we profile, alongside Procypris rabaudi.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 7.9–11.7 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 164 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
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.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.