Familia: Balitoridae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los balitóridos, originario de los ríos Yangtsé, Perla y Min de China. Cuidado cuidado moderado.
A Balitoridae species native to Yangtze & Pearl basins, China: Vanmanenia stenosoma lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 6–8.6 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Vanmanenia species we profile, alongside Vanmanenia pingchowensis, Vanmanenia gymnetrus, Vanmanenia intermedia.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Peaceful. Solitary, pairs or small groups.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Alcanza 6–8.6 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 86 L.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre smooth gravel and sand with open floor space: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
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 Cuencas del Yangtsé y el río Perla, China: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con strong current with heavy aeration.
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.