Familia: Cyprinidae
Mahecola Barb es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 9.4–13.9 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius mahecola is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.4–13.9 cm of adult fish at 20–24 °C. Related profiles: Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
20–24 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–6.5, GH 8–15 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 9.4–13.9 cm. Mínimo 232 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.
Vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.