Familia: Cyprinidae
Puntius vittatus es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de S de Asia. Alcanza 3.8–5.5 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius vittatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 3.8–5.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 20–24 °C range. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Dificultad: moderada. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins.
Mantén el agua a 20–24 °C. 20–24 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
De adulto mide 3.8–5.5 cm. Vive active throughout the water column, así que 36 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
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.
Su hábitat natural es S de Asia, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.