Familia: Cyprinidae
Schizothorax davidi es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de SW de China. Alcanza 29.6–43.5 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Schizothorax davidi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from SW China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish and omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter, it grows to 29.6–43.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Schizothorax species in our database include Schizothorax prenanti, Schizothorax lissolabiatus, Schizothorax yunnanensis.
Dificultad media. Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish; Young fish group; grown ones want space.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
De adulto mide 29.6–43.5 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 500 L o más.
Omnivore leaning carnivorous — pellets plus fish and vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Generally peaceful but predatory on small fish; Young fish group; grown ones want space. Buenos compañeros: Cold-water catfish of similar bulk — Share the cool, current-rich regime.No convive con Small fish — Will be eaten.
Su hábitat natural es SW de China, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
No routine aquarium breeding; simulate winter chill to condition. Males often slimmer and more colourful.