Dawkinsia assimilis

Familia: Cyprinidae

Dawkinsia assimilis es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 8.4–12.3 cm; temperatura 20–25 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
20–25 °C
pH
6–6.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
8.4–12.3 cm
Tanque mínimo
182 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins

Descripción de la especie

Dawkinsia assimilis of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 8.4–12.3 cm and prefers 20–25 °C water. Other Dawkinsia species in our database include Dawkinsia filamentosa, Dawkinsia singhala, Dawkinsia arulius.

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
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Dieta
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Compañeros recomendados
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Método de cría
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Dawkinsia assimilis?

Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Dawkinsia assimilis?

Mantén el agua a 20–25 °C. 20.0–25.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Dawkinsia assimilis y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 8.4–12.3 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 182 L.

¿Qué come Dawkinsia assimilis?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Dawkinsia assimilis con otros peces?

Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.

¿De dónde es originario Dawkinsia assimilis?

Vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

¿Dawkinsia assimilis salta?

Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.

¿Cómo se reproduce Dawkinsia assimilis?

En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.