Sucker-belly Loach (Pseudogastromyzon myersi)

Familia: Balitoridae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los balitóridos, originario de el sur de China (Hong Kong y Cantón). Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4.2–6 cm
Tanque mínimo
60 L
Capa de nado
Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
中国华南(香港、广东)

Descripción de la especie

Pseudogastromyzon myersi of the family Balitoridae is an aquarium-kept Balitoridae. Peaceful and algivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.2–6 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Pseudogastromyzon species in our database include Pseudogastromyzon cheni, Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus, Pseudogastromyzon changtingensis.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Strong current with heavy aeration
Oxígeno disuelto
Demands high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Sucker-belly Loach?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Sucker-belly Loach?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Sucker-belly Loach y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 4.2–6 cm. Mínimo 60 L.

¿Qué come Sucker-belly Loach?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre gravel: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Sucker-belly Loach con otros peces?

Peaceful; Solitary, pairs or small groups. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Sucker-belly Loach?

De 中国华南(香港、广东): clear streams, rivers and still waters, con strong current with heavy aeration.

¿Cómo se reproduce Sucker-belly Loach?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.