Schizopygopsis younghusbandi

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de el Tíbet chino (cuenca del Yarlung Zangbo). Cuidado para expertos.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 34.7–49.6 cm
Tanque mínimo: 496 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer
Dificultad: Avanzada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: 中国青藏高原（雅鲁藏布江）

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Schizopygopsis younghusbandi lives mid-water swimmer over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 34.7–49.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Schizopygopsis species we profile, alongside Schizopygopsis pylzovi, Schizopygopsis stoliczkai.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Demands high dissolved oxygen

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: Solitary, pairs or small groups
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: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Schizopygopsis younghusbandi?

Dificultad: avanzada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Schizopygopsis younghusbandi?

18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Schizopygopsis younghusbandi y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 34.7–49.6 cm; es mid-water swimmer. Acuario mínimo de 496 L.

¿Qué come Schizopygopsis younghusbandi?

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

¿Puede convivir Schizopygopsis younghusbandi 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 Schizopygopsis younghusbandi?

De 中国青藏高原（雅鲁藏布江）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce Schizopygopsis younghusbandi?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.