Rhodeus uyekii

Familia: Cyprinidae

Un amarguillo pacífico de la península de Corea, omnívoro y de la familia de los ciprínidos, de las capas medias del agua — cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 4.3–6.2 cm
Tanque mínimo: 62 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: península de Corea

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species native to Korean Peninsula: Rhodeus uyekii lives mid-water swimmer; keep 6+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 4.3–6.2 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Rhodeus species we profile, alongside 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 Rhodeus uyekii?

Dificultad media. Peaceful; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Rhodeus uyekii?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Rhodeus uyekii y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 4.3–6.2 cm; es mid-water swimmer; keep 6+. Acuario mínimo de 62 L.

¿Qué come Rhodeus uyekii?

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

¿Puede convivir Rhodeus uyekii con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Rhodeus uyekii?

Su hábitat natural es península de Corea, en clear streams, rivers and still waters.

¿Cómo se reproduce Rhodeus uyekii?

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