科: Nemacheilidae
Homatula variegataは中国の長江上流(四川省、重慶市)に原生する温和な雑食性の淡水魚(ネマケイラ科)。飼育難度は中級者向き程度です。
A Nemacheilidae species native to upper Yangtze, China: Homatula variegata lives bottom; rests and forages low over clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful. Adults reach 14.7–21 cm. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, China-Bitterling.
中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Peaceful。Solitary, pairs or small groups。
適水温 18–26 °C。Community-standard range; verify locally。Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily。
成魚は 14.7–21 cm。最低 210 L。
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。
可能。Peaceful。おすすめ:Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs。Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damageとの混泳は避ける。
原産地は中国・長江上流。Clear streams, rivers and still watersに生息。Moderate flow。Average oxygen needs。
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes。Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied。