Familia: Cyprinidae
Squalidus argentatus es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 14.1–20.7 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Squalidus argentatus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates and omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety, it grows to 14.1–20.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Squalidus species in our database include Squalidus chankaensis, Squalidus nitens, Squalidus wolterstorffi.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 14.1–20.7 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Evita Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
Su hábitat natural es China, en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning. Males often slimmer and more colourful.