Familia: Cyprinidae
Rhodeus shitaiensis es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 4.7–6.8 cm; temperatura 18–25 °C.
Rhodeus shitaiensis 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 4.7–6.8 cm and prefers 18–25 °C water. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.
Dificultad: moderada. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins.
18–25 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Tamaño adulto: 4.7–6.8 cm. Mínimo 55 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
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.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.