Lanzhou Catfish (Silurus lanzhouensis)

Familia: Siluridae

Lanzhou Catfish es un silúrido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 85.5–125.4 cm; temperatura 21–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
21–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
85.5–125.4 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful; most activity happens after dark
Origen
China

Descripción de la especie

Silurus lanzhouensis, a member of the family Siluridae, comes from China, where it inhabits slow rivers and lakes. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark and omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods, it grows to 85.5–125.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 21–26 °C range. Other Silurus species in our database include Silurus asotus, Silurus meridionalis, Silurus soldatovi.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Slow rivers and lakes
Corriente
Still to gentle current
Oxígeno disuelto
Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Sand and mud
Decoración dura
Large hiding structures
Plantas
Sparse

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Keep bottom stock light — they share one floor
Dieta
Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods
Compañeros recomendados
  • Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably
Evitar con
  • Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Hard to distinguish
Método de cría
Spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Lanzhou Catfish?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Lanzhou Catfish?

Mantén el agua a 21–26 °C. 21.0–26.0 °C typical for the family. Stable temperate range.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Lanzhou Catfish y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 85.5–125.4 cm. Mínimo 500 L.

¿Qué come Lanzhou Catfish?

Omnivorous scavenger — sinking pellets, frozen and vegetable foods. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Lanzhou Catfish con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Peaceful; most activity happens after dark — combínalo con Other similar-sized bottom fish — Share the floor peaceably. Aleja Tiny fish that fit in its mouth — Vanish at night.

¿De dónde es originario Lanzhou Catfish?

De China: slow rivers and lakes, con still to gentle current.

¿Cómo se reproduce Lanzhou Catfish?

En acuario: spawning rarely seen; presumed crevice egg-layer. Hard to distinguish.