Flying barb (Esomus danrica)

科: Cyprinidae

Flying barb（Esomus danrica）はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、南アジアに分布する。成魚は約 9.8–14.3 cm、適水温 18–26 °C。

飼育条件

水温: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH硬度: 5–15 dGH
成魚の体長: 9.8–14.3 cm
最小水槽: 245 L
泳ぐ水層: Active throughout the water column
飼育難度: 中級
性格: Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch
原産地: 南アジア

種の概要

Esomus danrica, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from South Asia, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch and small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods, it grows to 9.8–14.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Corydoras and small loaches.

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: Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them
餌: Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods
おすすめの混泳相手: Corydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss
混泳しないほうがいい相手: Large predators — Out-swim fate only so long

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い: Males often slimmer and more colourful
繁殖方法: Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works

よくある質問

Flying barbは飼育しやすい？

難易度：中級。Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch。

Flying barbの適水温と水質は？

18–26 °C が目安。急変を避け、Room temperature to heated, depending on origin。

Flying barbの大きさと水槽サイズは？

成魚は 9.8–14.3 cm。最低 245 L。

Flying barbの餌は？

Small surface-oriented omnivore; flakes and tiny live foods。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。

Flying barbは混泳できる？

Peaceful, restless swimmers that use every inch；Groups of 6 minimum; bigger schools calm them。向いているのはCorydoras and small loaches — Occupy the bottom without fuss。Large predators — Out-swim fate only so longは不向き。

Flying barbの原産地は？

原産地は南アジア。Clear streams and rivers over gravelに生息。Moderate, well-oxygenated current。Appreciates well-oxygenated water。

Flying barbは飛び出す？

換水・メンテ時はふたを推奨。

Flying barbの繁殖は？

Typical egg-scattering minnow; mop spawning works。Males often slimmer and more colourful。