Familia: Cyprinidae
Chinese Mahseer es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 34.9–51.2 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Tor sinensis, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 34.9–51.2 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 34.9–51.2 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
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 China: 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.