Cyprinidae species Schizopygopsis pylzovi comes from Tibetan Plateau waters. A cold, torrent-dwelling cyprinid of the plateau rivers — treat it like a temperate trout-stream fish, not a tropical. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 24.8–36.3 cm. Singly or in small groups in long tanks. Plan for chillers or a cool room, strong flow and excellent oxygen — heat kills where hunger cannot. Maintain 18–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.
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
Singly or in small groups in long tanks
餌
Accepts most foods; give it greens as well as protein
おすすめの混泳相手
Other large temperate cyprinids — Match size, temperature and diet
混泳しないほうがいい相手
Warm-water tropicals — Need different temperatures
繁殖と注意点
雌雄の違い
Males often slimmer and more colourful
繁殖方法
Spawning follows cold-season floods in nature; rarely in aquaria