Leptobarbus hoevenii

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Cigar Shark
Cigar Shark
Species	Leptobarbus hoevenii
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L)
Size	39.37 in 85-100 cm (33.5-39.4")
pH	7.0 - 7.2
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	10-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	8-12 years

[edit] Alternative names

Cigar Shark, Mad Barb, Red Finned Cigar Shark, Sultan Fish, River Barb

[edit] Sexing

This fish is difficult to sex visually and is not known to breed in captivity.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Due to their size and carnivorous nature, these fish should not be housed with anything that will fit in their mouths.

[edit] Diet

Leptobarbus hoevenii eat fruit that falls in the water in the wild but in an aquarium they are indiscriminate eaters and will accept most flake and pellet foods.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed them a good amount of different things each week e.g cichlid pellets or flake food, River shimp or frozen River shrimp.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

A shy and peaceful active fish though in a smaller tank they may jump if spooked by sudden movement.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Aquaria Central