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Barbus janssensi

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Janssens' Barb
Janssens' Barb
Species Barbus janssensi
Family Cyprinidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 1.575 in

3-4 cm (1.2-1.6")

sg Freshwater
pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 294.15 K
69.8 °F
529.47 °R

298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R
21 -25 °C (69.8-77°F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-6 years

Habitat

Africa

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Janssens' Barb

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

An active shoaling fish that should be kept in groups of 5 or more.

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

An active shoaling fish.

[edit] Identification

A small slender fish which is orange-red in colour. It has two black markings on either side of its flanks, one just behind the gill plates, the other at the caudal peduncle.

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