ロックカープ (Procypris rabaudi)

科: Cyprinidae

ロックカープ(Procypris rabaudi)は原産地に分布するCyprinidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 42–61.6 cm、水温 18–26 °C。

飼育条件

水温
18–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH硬度
5–15 dGH
成魚の体長
42–61.6 cm
最小水槽
500 L
泳ぐ水層
Bottom-dwelling
飼育難度
中級
性格
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life
原産地
upper Yangtze, China

種の概要

Procypris rabaudi is a Cyprinidae from upper Yangtze, China. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 42–61.6 cm. Small groups recommended. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. 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