Spinibarbus sinensis

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce pacífico y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de los ríos Yangtsé y Perla de China y la isla de Hainan. Cuidado cuidado moderado.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
42.7–61 cm
Tanque mínimo
610 L
Capa de nado
Mid-water swimmer; keep 4+
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Peaceful
Origen
Cuencas del Yangtsé y el río Perla, China

Descripción de la especie

Spinibarbus sinensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Yangtze & Pearl basins, China, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 42.7–61 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Spinibarbus species in our database include Spinibarbus hollandi, Spinibarbus caldwelli, Spinibarbus denticulatus.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente
Strong current with heavy aeration
Oxígeno disuelto
Average oxygen needs

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
Keep 4+; larger groups settle better
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 Spinibarbus sinensis?

Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Spinibarbus sinensis?

Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Spinibarbus sinensis y qué acuario necesita?

De adulto mide 42.7–61 cm. Vive mid-water swimmer; keep 4+, así que 610 L o más.

¿Qué come Spinibarbus sinensis?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Spinibarbus sinensis con otros peces?

Peaceful; Keep 4+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Spinibarbus sinensis?

Originario de Cuencas del Yangtsé y el río Perla, China; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Strong current with heavy aeration; average oxygen needs.

¿Cómo se reproduce Spinibarbus sinensis?

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