Elongate Loach (Leptobotia elongata)

科: Cobitidae

Elongate Loachは中国の長江上中流水系に原生するやや攻撃的な肉食性の淡水魚（ドジョウ科）。飼育難度は中級者向き程度です。

飼育条件

水温: 22–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH硬度: 5–15 dGH
成魚の体長: 35–50 cm
最小水槽: 500 L
泳ぐ水層: Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+
飼育難度: 中級
性格: Semi-aggressive
原産地: 中国・長江流域

種の概要

Leptobotia elongata is a Cobitidae from Yangtze basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams, rivers and still waters; in the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 35–50 cm of adult fish at 22–28 °C. Related profiles: Leptobotia pellegrini, Leptobotia flavolineata, Leptobotia guilinensis.

原生環境

生息地: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
水流: Strong current with heavy aeration
溶存酸素: Demands high dissolved oxygen

レイアウトと設備

底床: Fine sand
流木・石組: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
水草: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性: Keep 3+; larger groups settle better
餌: Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods
おすすめの混泳相手: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
混泳しないほうがいい相手: Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey size

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
繁殖方法: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

よくある質問

Elongate Loachは飼育しやすい？

難易度：中級。Semi-aggressive。

Elongate Loachの適水温と水質は？

22–28 °C が目安。急変を避け、Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily。

Elongate Loachの大きさと水槽サイズは？

成魚 35–50 cm 前後。Bottom; rests and forages low; keep 3+のため 500 L 以上の水槽を推奨。

Elongate Loachの餌は？

Carnivore; quality prepared foods with variety; regular frozen or live foods。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。

Elongate Loachは混泳できる？

Semi-aggressive。混泳の相手：Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs。Small fish and shrimp — Live-prey sizeは避ける。

Elongate Loachの原産地は？

中国・長江流域のClear streams, rivers and still watersが生息地。

Elongate Loachは飛び出す？

驚くと跳ねる。密閉ふたを。

Elongate Loachの繁殖は？

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes。Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied。