Japanese Char (Salvelinus leucomaenis)

Familia: Salmonidae

Japanese Char (Salvelinus leucomaenis) es un salmonidae de Japón; alcanza 15–30 cm a 8–18 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
8–18 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
15–30 cm
Tanque mínimo
300 L
Capa de nado
Bottom to mid-water in runs and pools
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Territorial toward its own kind; predatory on small fish
Origen
日本

Descripción de la especie

Salvelinus leucomaenis, a member of the family Salmonidae, comes from Japan, where it inhabits cold, highly oxygenated mountain streams. Territorial toward its own kind; predatory on small fish and carnivore; insects, crustaceans and small fish, it grows to 15–30 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 8–18 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Cold, highly oxygenated mountain streams
Corriente
Strong current over gravel
Oxígeno disuelto
Requires near-saturated dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Clean gravel and cobble
Decoración dura
Boulders and fallen wood
Plantas
Sparse; marginal mosses

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Solitary or small groups; juveniles shoal
Dieta
Carnivore; insects, crustaceans and small fish
Compañeros recomendados
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males develop kype and brighter colours at spawning
Método de cría
Autumn redd spawner in flowing gravel

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Japanese Char?

Dificultad: moderada. Territorial toward its own kind; predatory on small fish.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Japanese Char?

8–18 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–12 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Japanese Char y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 15–30 cm. Mínimo 300 L.

¿Qué come Japanese Char?

Carnivore; insects, crustaceans and small fish. Forraja sobre clean gravel and cobble: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Japanese Char con otros peces?

Territorial toward its own kind; predatory on small fish; Solitary or small groups; juveniles shoal. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

¿De dónde es originario Japanese Char?

Originario de Japan; vive en cold, highly oxygenated mountain streams. Strong current over gravel; requires near-saturated dissolved oxygen.

¿Japanese Char salta?

Esta especie salta: mantén la tapa bien cerrada.

¿Cómo se reproduce Japanese Char?

Autumn redd spawner in flowing gravel. Males develop kype and brighter colours at spawning.