Familia: Cyprinidae
Un ciprínido omnívoro pacífico de la zona media de las aguas dulces de Asia Oriental, mejor solo o en pareja — cuidado moderado.
Sarcocheilichthys nigripinnis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 11.2–16 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Sarcocheilichthys species in our database include Sarcocheilichthys sinensis, Sarcocheilichthys variegatus, Sarcocheilichthys davidi.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 11.2–16 cm; es mid-water swimmer. Acuario mínimo de 160 L.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre fine sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
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 东亚淡水水系: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.