Bilobed-lip Schizothoracin (Ptychobarbus kaznakovi) es un cyprinidae de its native waters; alcanza 43.1–63.3 cm a 18–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
43.1–63.3 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish
Origen
Tibetan Plateau waters
Descripción de la especie
Ptychobarbus kaznakovi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to Tibetan Plateau waters. Its home water is snowmelt: cool, fast and oxygen-saturated, with hot summers as the main threat. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 43.1–63.3 cm. Young fish group; grown ones want space. 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. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.
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
Young fish group; grown ones want space
Dieta
Omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter
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
No routine aquarium breeding; simulate winter chill to condition