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Synonyms | Pseudoperilampus ocellatus, Rhodeus hwanghoensis, R. kurumeus, R. maculatus, R. ocellatus kurumeus, R. ocellatus ocellatus, R. pingi, R. wangkinfui |
Distribution | China, Japan, Taiwan, and Russia. Introduced to Fiji, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. |
Maximum Size | 7.5cm (3") |
Temperature | 10-24°C |
Water Parameters | pH: 7.0-7.5, dH: up to 20 degrees. |
Compatibility | Specialist community |
Lighting | No special requirements |
Sexual Dimorphism | Males in breeding condition will display a much more intensely coloured appearance, with prominent tubercles above the mouth. Mature females fuller bodied. |
Feeding | Flake, granules and frozen foods |
Care
The Rosy Bitterling is a peaceful shoaling species, which is best kept in groups of 6 or more. The aquarium should be spacious, mature, and well filtered. Be sure to provide the fish with plenty of hiding places (rocks, bogwood, robust planting) and a decent current from additional powerheads. The higher the temperature of the water, the greater the level of oxygenation that is required. Rosy Bitterling mix well with other fish of similar size and temperament which enjoy the same fast-flowing conditions. Good tankmates include barbs and danios - any species must be able to thrive in a seasonally variable temperature range as keeping temperate species under constantly warm conditions will be harmful in the long run. Although the Rosy Bitterling is generally a peaceable species, long-finned tankmates are best avoided.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Will take flake, micro granules, small frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, brineshrimp, and also some vegetable based foods.
Breeding
In the wild, this species is a mussel-spawner. It has been suggested that to breed this species in the home aquarium, the tank should contain at least one unionid freshwater mussel (such as swan mussels that are available in the UK). However, the lifespan of mussels in filtered aquaria is unpredictable, and this should only be attempted by experienced hobbyists.
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