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Hampala macrolepidota
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| Hampala Barb | |
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| Hampala Barb | |
| Species | Hampala macrolepidota |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| 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") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-13 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Hampala Barb, Sidebar Barb
[edit] Sexing
- Sexing this fish is difficult. Mature females will appear fuller in the belly area.
[edit] Origin
- Found in Asia in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia.
[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.
