Barbus barbus
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| Barbel | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| 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
- More detail on diet...
[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.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
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 |
