Khanka Gudgeon (Squalidus chankaensis)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Khanka Gudgeon es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de cuenca del lago Khanka. Alcanza 14.1–20.7 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
14.1–20.7 cm
Tanque mínimo
500 L
Capa de nado
Active throughout the water column
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
Origen
cuenca del lago Khanka

Descripción de la especie

Squalidus chankaensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Lake Khanka basin, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, 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 argentatus, Squalidus nitens, Squalidus wolterstorffi.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Corriente
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine gravel and sand
Decoración dura
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Plantas
Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Small groups recommended
Dieta
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
Compañeros recomendados
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament
Evitar con
  • Fin-nippers — Constant stress

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Método de cría
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Khanka Gudgeon?

Dificultad media. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; Small groups recommended.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Khanka Gudgeon?

Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Khanka Gudgeon y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 14.1–20.7 cm; es active throughout the water column. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.

¿Qué come Khanka Gudgeon?

Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Khanka Gudgeon con otros peces?

Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament. Evita Fin-nippers — Constant stress.

¿De dónde es originario Khanka Gudgeon?

Originario de cuenca del lago Khanka; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

¿Khanka Gudgeon salta?

Se recomienda tapa durante el mantenimiento.

¿Cómo se reproduce Khanka Gudgeon?

Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.