科: Balitoridae
ホンコンプレコは中国に原生する温和な藻食性の淡水魚(ホトケドジョウ科)。飼育難度は中級者向き程度です。
Pseudogastromyzon cheni is a Balitoridae. In the aquarium it stays peaceful. Plan on 3.5–5 cm of adult fish at 20–25 °C. Related profiles: Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus, Pseudogastromyzon myersi, Pseudogastromyzon changtingensis.
中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Peaceful。Solitary, pairs or small groups。
20–25 °C が目安。急変を避け、Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily。
成魚は 3.5–5 cm。最低 50 L。
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
Peaceful;Solitary, pairs or small groups。向いているのはAmur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs。Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damageは不向き。
东亚淡水水系のClear streams, rivers and still watersが生息地。
繁殖:Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes。Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied。