科: Cyprinidae
ホソモロコ(Squalidus gracilis)はコイ科に分類される淡水魚で、日本に分布する。成魚は約 11.7–17.2 cm、適水温 18–26 °C。
Squalidus gracilis is a Cyprinidae from Japan. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 11.7–17.2 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Squalidus argentatus, Squalidus chankaensis, Squalidus nitens.
中級向き。水質の安定が重要。Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more。
18–26 °C を安定して維持。pH 6.5–7.5、GH 5–15 dGH。
成魚は約 11.7–17.2 cm。Bottom-dwelling。最小 355 L の水槽。
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter。人工飼料に冷凍餌を組み合わせて。
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins。混泳の相手:Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは避ける。
日本のClear streams and rivers over gravelが生息地。
換水・メンテ時はふたを推奨。
Egg-scatterer; no parental care。Males often slimmer and more colourful。