Golden Mandarin Fish (Siniperca scherzeri)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

4–22 °C

pH

7–7.4

Dureza GH

2–5 dGH

Tamaño adulto

28–41.1 cm

Tanque mínimo

500 L

Capa de nado

Middle to bottom

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance

Origen

中国

Descripción de la especie

Siniperca scherzeri is a Percichthyidae from 中国. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 28–41.1 cm. Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 4–22 °C at pH 7–7.4. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

River rapids and rocky lakeshores

Corriente

Moderate to strong current

Oxígeno disuelto

High

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Gravel and rock

Decoración dura

Rock piles and boulders

Plantas

Hardy species

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines

Dieta

Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter

Compañeros recomendados

• Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below

Evitar con

• Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Breeding colours differ

Método de cría

Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks