Barbus barbus

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Barbel
Barbel
Species Barbus barbus
Difficulty Challenging
Min. Tank Size 1,324.894 liters
1,324,894.123 mL

350 US Gallons (1324.9L)

Size 47.244 in

100-120 cm (39.4-47.2")

pH 7.0 - 7.8
Temp. 283.15 K
50 °F
509.67 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
10 -24 °C (50-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Barbel, River Barb, Common Barb

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

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[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs fast-flowing well oxygenated water and large rock substrate. Due to this fish's large size it's best left only for public aquaria or large outdoor ponds.

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

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Facts about Barbus barbus
Availability Uncommon
Common name Barbel , River Barb, and Common Barb
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Challenging
Family Cyprinidae  +
Foods Live Food  +
Maximum Size 47.244 in (120 cm)  +
Maximum age 10  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.8  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 350 US Gallon (1,324.894 liters, 1,324,894.123 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 283.15 K (10 °C, 50 °F, 509.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Barbus barbus
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