科: Cyprinidae
タカギタナゴ(Metzia mesembrinum)はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、中国・台湾に分布する。成魚は約 3.6–5.3 cm、適水温 18–26 °C。
A Cyprinidae species native to Taiwan, China: Metzia mesembrinum lives middle of the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 3.6–5.3 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Metzia species we profile, alongside Metzia formosae, Metzia lineata.
中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。
18–26 °C を安定して維持。pH 6.5–7.5、GH 5–15 dGH。
成魚は約 3.6–5.3 cm。Middle of the water column。最小 34 L の水槽。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
可能。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。おすすめ:Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesとの混泳は避ける。
中国・台湾原産。Clear streams and rivers over gravel、Moderate, well-oxygenated current。
リスクは低いが、ふたがあると安心。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。