ゴールデン・ネコ (Baryancistrus xanthellus)

科: Loricariidae

ゴールデン・ネコ（Baryancistrus xanthellus）はプレコ科に分類される淡水魚で、南米に分布する。成魚は約 22.5–33 cm、適水温 26–32 °C。

飼育条件

水温: 26–32 °C
pH: 6–7.5
GH硬度: 5–18 dGH
成魚の体長: 22.5–33 cm
最小水槽: 500 L
泳ぐ水層: Bottom-dwelling
飼育難度: 中級
性格: Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave
原産地: 南米

種の概要

Baryancistrus xanthellus, a member of the family Loricariidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits rocky and woody stretches of streams. Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave and herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods, it grows to 22.5–33 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 26–32 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.

原生環境

生息地: Rocky and woody stretches of streams
水流: Moderate current with well-oxygenated water
溶存酸素: Appreciates high dissolved oxygen

レイアウトと設備

底床: Sand and gravel with driftwood
流木・石組: Driftwood and smooth stones with grazing surfaces
水草: Hardy plants; algae growth welcomed

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性: Singles, pairs or small groups
餌: Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods
おすすめの混泳相手: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
混泳しないほうがいい相手: Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い: Males develop odontodes on the snout
繁殖方法: Cave spawner; male guards the clutch

よくある質問

ゴールデン・ネコは飼育しやすい？

中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave。Singles, pairs or small groups。

ゴールデン・ネコの適水温と水質は？

26–32 °C を安定して維持。pH 6–7.5、GH 5–18 dGH。

ゴールデン・ネコの大きさと水槽サイズは？

成魚は 22.5–33 cm。最低 500 L。

ゴールデン・ネコの餌は？

Herbivorous-leaning omnivore; algae and sinking foods。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。

ゴールデン・ネコは混泳できる？

Peaceful; territorial over a favourite cave。混泳の相手：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは避ける。

ゴールデン・ネコの原産地は？

南米のRocky and woody stretches of streamsが生息地。

ゴールデン・ネコの繁殖は？

繁殖：Cave spawner; male guards the clutch。Males develop odontodes on the snout。