T-Barb (Spanner Barb)
Barbus lateristriga
| Basic Information |
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| Family: |
Cyprinidae |
| Distribution: |
Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo |
| Scientific Name: |
Barbus lateristriga |
| Common Name: |
T-Barb |
| Other Common Names: |
Spanner Barb |
* tank with a community of
fish.
| Habitat & Diet Information |
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Temperature: |
Max. Size: |
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| 6.0-7.0 |
24-27°C |
18 cm |
38 liters* |
Community |
Reef Safe:
Good Biginner Fish: Yes
Breeding: Males are slimmer, and the red in their dorsal fin is more
intense. About 100 eggs are produced and stick to plants. They hatch in
about 24 hours and the fry will take brine shrimp nauplii.
Diet: Omnivourous.
Behavior: Community Fish.
Comments: Young go in schools (groups), but adults are loners. Buy 3 fish ideally.
Keep in a tank with thickets of plants, some wood and rocks. Provide
good filteration.