Familia: Cyprinidae
Pez de agua dulce pacífico y algívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de los ríos Yangtsé, Amarillo y Perla de China. Cuidado cuidado moderado.
Xenocypris macrolepis is a Cyprinidae from Yellow River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 24.2–34.6 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Xenocypris davidi, Xenocypris fangi, Xenocypris yunnanensis.
Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. Community-standard range; verify locally. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily.
Alcanza 24.2–34.6 cm; es mid-water swimmer; keep 5+. Acuario mínimo de 346 L.
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
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 cuenca del río Amarillo, China: clear streams, rivers and still waters, con moderate flow.
En acuario: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.