アオウオ (Mylopharyngodon piceus)

科: Cyprinidae

アオウオ(Mylopharyngodon piceus)はChinaに分布するCyprinidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 135–198 cm、水温 8–32 °C。

飼育条件

水温
18–28 °C
pH
7.5–8.5
GH硬度
5–15 dGH
成魚の体長
135–198 cm
最小水槽
500 L
泳ぐ水層
Active throughout the water column
飼育難度
中級
性格
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
原産地
中国

種の概要

Mylopharyngodon piceus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, is native to 中国. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It uses the whole water column. Adults reach 135–198 cm. Small groups recommended. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–28 °C at pH 7.5–8.5. A solid choice for a well-planned community tank.

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
Small groups recommended
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition
おすすめの混泳相手
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
混泳しないほうがいい相手
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い
Males often slimmer and more colourful
繁殖方法
Spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs