科: Cyprinidae
バラタナゴモドキは中国の長江中下流、淮河流域に原生する温和な雑食性の淡水魚(コイ科)。飼育難度は中級者向き程度です。
Rhodeus fangi, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Yangtze basin, China, where it inhabits clear streams, rivers and still waters. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.5–6.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. Other Rhodeus species in our database include Rhodeus lighti, Rhodeus ocellatus, Rhodeus sinensis.
中級者向き。Peaceful。Keep 6+; larger groups settle better。
18–26 °C を安定して維持。pH 6.5–7.5、GH 5–15 dGH。
成魚は 4.5–6.5 cm。最低 65 L。
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety。1日2回の少量給餌が理想的。
可能。Peaceful。おすすめ:Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs。Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damageとの混泳は避ける。
中国・長江流域原産。Clear streams, rivers and still waters、Still to very gentle water。
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes。Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied。