Squalidus nitens

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–7.5

Dureza GH

5–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

7.2–10.6 cm

Tanque mínimo

135 L

Capa de nado

Active throughout the water column

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates

Origen

China

Descripción de la especie

Squalidus nitens, 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 7.2–10.6 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 chankaensis, 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

Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour

Dieta

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety

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

Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning

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