Miyako tango (Tanakia tanago)

Familia: Cyprinidae

Un pequeñísimo ciprínido omnívoro pacífico originario de Japón.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 3.5–5 cm
Tanque mínimo: 50 L
Capa de nado: Mid-water swimmer; keep 6+
Dificultad: Moderada
Temperamento: Peaceful
Origen: Japón

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species native to Japan: Tanakia tanago lives mid-water swimmer; keep 6+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 3.5–5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Tanakia species we profile, alongside Tanakia koreensis, Tanakia himantegus, Tanakia lanceolata.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Keep 6+; larger groups settle better
Dieta: Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Miyako tango?

Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful. Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Miyako tango?

Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Miyako tango y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 3.5–5 cm. Mínimo 50 L.

¿Qué come Miyako tango?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Miyako tango con otros peces?

Peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Evita Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Miyako tango?

De Japón: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.

¿Cómo se reproduce Miyako tango?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.