Territorial toward its own kind; predatory on small fish
原産地
日本
種の概要
Oncorhynchus masou is a Salmonidae from Japan. In the wild it prefers cold, highly oxygenated mountain streams; in the aquarium it stays territorial toward its own kind. Plan on 15–30 cm of adult fish at 8–18 °C. Related profiles: Oncorhynchus masou ishikawae.
原生環境
生息地
Cold, highly oxygenated mountain streams
水流
Strong current over gravel
溶存酸素
Requires near-saturated dissolved oxygen
レイアウトと設備
底床
Clean gravel and cobble
流木・石組
Boulders and fallen wood
水草
Sparse; marginal mosses
性格・餌・混泳
群泳性
Solitary or small groups; juveniles shoal
餌
Carnivore; insects, crustaceans and small fish
おすすめの混泳相手
Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males develop kype and brighter colours at spawning