Familia: Cyprinidae
Puntius kyphus es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 7–10.2 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius kyphus of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 7–10.2 cm and prefers 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Mantén el agua a 20–24 °C. 20.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
De adulto mide 7–10.2 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 125 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.