Vanmanenia Intermedia (Vanmanenia intermedia) es un balitoridae de its native waters; alcanza 7.4–10.8 cm a 18–26 °C.
Parámetros de cuidado
Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Dureza GH
5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
7.4–10.8 cm
Tanque mínimo
140 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling on rock surfaces
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Calm but assertive around its chosen perch
Origen
southern Chinese mountain streams
Descripción de la especie
Vanmanenia intermedia, a member of the family Balitoridae, is native to southern Chinese mountain streams. Its sucker belly is made for mountain rapids — still, warm water suffocates it faster than any disease. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.4–10.8 cm. Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork. Provide strong flow, cool temperatures and mature algae-covered rockwork; keep it below 26 °C. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Water quality and diet matter more than décor.
Biotopo natural
Hábitat
Fast-flowing mountain streams, clinging to rocks
Corriente
Very strong, highly oxygenated current
Oxígeno disuelto
Requires very high dissolved oxygen
Paisaje y equipo
Sustrato
Bare rock and coarse gravel
Decoración dura
Large smooth boulders
Plantas
Minimal; algae-covered stones instead
Temperamento, dieta y compañeros
Sociabilidad
Singly or in a loose group on open rockwork
Dieta
Grazes rock surfaces; feed spirulina-rich foods
Compañeros recomendados
Hillstream loaches of similar size — Graze side by side on open stone
Evitar con
Warm-water community fish — Need different temperatures