Light's Bitterling (Rhodeus lighti)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de las cuencas del Yangtsé y el río Amarillo en China. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 10–25 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 5–7.2 cm
Tanque mínimo: 72 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: cuenca del río Amarillo, China

Descripción de la especie

Rhodeus lighti is a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 5–7.2 cm of adult fish at 10–25 °C. Related profiles: Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus ocellatus, Rhodeus sinensis.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Still to very gentle water
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
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: Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; 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 Light's Bitterling?

Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Light's Bitterling?

Rango ideal: 10–25 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Light's Bitterling y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 5–7.2 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer; keep 6+, así que 72 L o más.

¿Qué come Light's Bitterling?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Light's Bitterling con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. 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 Light's Bitterling?

Originario de cuenca del río Amarillo, China; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Light's Bitterling?

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