Pseudexostoma yunnanense

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.8

Dureza GH

12–30 dGH

Tamaño adulto

8.3–12.2 cm

Tanque mínimo

179 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful giant of the bottom, indifferent to mid-water life

Origen

China

Descripción de la especie

Sisoridae species Pseudexostoma yunnanense comes from 中国. A whiskered bottom resident whose day begins when the lights go off. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.3–12.2 cm. Singly or in small groups depending on species size. Feed sinking foods after lights-out, keep the sand soft, and never let nitrate climb unnoticed. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.8. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Mountain torrents clinging to boulders

Corriente

Very strong current, highly oxygenated

Oxígeno disuelto

Requires very high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Bare smooth rock

Decoración dura

Large boulders forming crevices

Plantas

Minimal

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly or in small groups depending on species size

Dieta

Opportunistic bottom-feeder with a broad palate

Compañeros recomendados

• Mid-water schooling fish — Use the space catfish ignore

Evitar con

• Fast surface feeders — Leave nothing for the bottom

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Unclear

Método de cría

Egg-depositing in hollows; some guard, some abandon