Familia: Cyprinidae
Schizothorax prenanti es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de SW de China. Alcanza 29.6–43.5 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Schizothorax prenanti, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from SW China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry and hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals, 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 davidi, Schizothorax lissolabiatus, Schizothorax yunnanensis.
Dificultad media. Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry; Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles.
18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
De adulto mide 29.6–43.5 cm. Vive active throughout the water column, así que 500 L o más.
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Peaceful toward equals, merciless to fry. Compañeros recomendados: Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet. Evita Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures.
Originario de SW de China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.
Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare. Males often slimmer and more colourful.