Hampala macrolepidota

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Hampala Barb
Hampala Barb
Species	Hampala macrolepidota
Difficulty	Challenging
Min. Tank Size	567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L)
Size	27.559 in 60-70 cm (23.6-27.6")
pH	6.5 - 7.5
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R22 -25 °C (71.6-77°F)
Water Hardness	5-13
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Hampala Barb, Sidebar Barb

[edit] Sexing

Sexing this fish is difficult. Mature females will appear fuller in the belly area.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Best kept in a species tank or with fish larger than itself with some level of aggression. They should be kept in groups of 5 or more, other large shoaling Barbs will work with them also.

[edit] Diet

A carnivorous fish that will eat any fish small enough to fit into its mouth. Feed with pellets, shrimp, bloodworms or small insects.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Must have an exceptionally large tank with plenty of swimming spaces. A good current and well aerated tank is needed, and a secure lid also as they're good jumpers.

[edit] Behaviour

A large shoaling fish needing company of its own kind. Active and fast swimming.

[edit] Identification

A large elongated fish with large scales bordered in black. The body is coloured olive green with a black bar between the dorsal and pelvic fins.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Sebarau Resources