Japanese bitterling (Rhodeus smithii)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Un amarguillo pacífico y tolerante al frío, originario de Japón.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 10–25 °C
pH: 6.8–7.8
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 4.5–6.5 cm
Tanque mínimo: 65 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: Japón

Descripción de la especie

Rhodeus smithii, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Japan, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.5–6.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 10–25 °C range. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus fangi, Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus.

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 Japanese bitterling?

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

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Japanese bitterling?

10–25 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.8–7.8, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Japanese bitterling y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 4.5–6.5 cm. Mínimo 65 L.

¿Qué come Japanese bitterling?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Japanese bitterling con otros peces?

Peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Japanese bitterling?

Originario de Japón; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Still to very gentle water; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Japanese 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.