From the waters of Yangtze basin, China comes Coreius guichenoti, a member of the family Cyprinidae. A cold, torrent-dwelling cyprinid of the plateau rivers — treat it like a temperate trout-stream fish, not a tropical. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm. Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles. Plan for chillers or a cool room, strong flow and excellent oxygen — heat kills where hunger cannot. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.
原生環境
生息地
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
水流
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
溶存酸素
Appreciates well-oxygenated water
レイアウトと設備
底床
Fine gravel and sand
流木・石組
Water-worn stones and driftwood
水草
Hardy rooted plants along the margins
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Juveniles shoal; adults keep to pairs or singles
餌
Hearty feeder; alternate protein and vegetable meals
おすすめの混泳相手
Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males often slimmer and more colourful
繁殖方法
Breeds seasonally in cool running water; aquarium success is rare