Zacco sinensis

Familia: Cyprinidae

Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y omnívoro, de la familia de los ciprínidos, originario de las aguas dulces de Asia Oriental. Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Dureza GH: 5–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 5–10 cm
Tanque mínimo: 100 L
Capa de nado: Upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive
Origen: 东亚淡水水系

Descripción de la especie

A Cyprinidae species: Zacco sinensis lives upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+ over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Semi-aggressive. Adults reach 5–10 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Zacco species we profile, alongside Zacco platypus, Zacco taliensis, Zacco temminckii.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Strong current with heavy aeration
Oxígeno disuelto: Demands high dissolved oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Dark fine gravel or sand
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Dense floating plants for cover and security

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: Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Zacco sinensis?

Fácil de cuidar. Semi-aggressive; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Zacco sinensis?

18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Zacco sinensis y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 5–10 cm; es upper; surface-oriented; keep 6+. Acuario mínimo de 100 L.

¿Qué come Zacco sinensis?

Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Forraja sobre dark fine gravel or sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.

¿Puede convivir Zacco sinensis con otros peces?

Semi-aggressive; Keep 6+; larger groups settle better. Buenos compañeros: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Zacco sinensis?

Originario de 东亚淡水水系; vive en clear streams, rivers and still waters. Strong current with heavy aeration; demands high dissolved oxygen.

¿Zacco sinensis salta?

Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.

¿Cómo se reproduce Zacco sinensis?

Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.