Familia: Cyprinidae
Systomus gracilus es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 15.8–23.1 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Systomus gracilus lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 15.8–23.1 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Systomus species we profile, alongside Systomus asoka, Systomus barbatus, Systomus clavatus.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Mantén el agua a 22–26 °C. 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 15.8–23.1 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Habita en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.