Familia: Cyprinidae
Systomus orphoides es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de Indonesia. Alcanza 15.8–23.1 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Systomus orphoides is a Cyprinidae from Indonesia. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 15.8–23.1 cm of adult fish at 22–26 °C. Related profiles: 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. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
De Indonesia: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.