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Hypsibarbus wetmorei
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| Lemon Fin Barb | |
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| Lemon Fin Barb | |
| Species | Hypsibarbus wetmorei |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.884 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 9.843 in
20-25 cm (7.9-9.8") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-15 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
18-20 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Lemon Fin Barb, Diamond Shark, Golden Belly Barb
[edit] Synonyms
- Barbus daruphani
[edit] Sexing
- Very difficult to visually sex.
[edit] Origin
- Found in Asia in the Maeklong, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins on the Malay Peninsula.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is relatively sociable so does best kept in groups of at least 3-4 or more. May eat smaller fish so keep with similar sized robust tank mates only.
[edit] Diet
- Almost anything. Will accept dry, frozen and live foods, and will also appreciate some vegetable matter in the diet. Will occasionally eat plants in the aquarium.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once to three times daily. Has a bottomless appetite so feed with caution.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Plenty of open swimming space is needed for this fish, which will trash about if frightened of surprised. Plants may be eaten.
[edit] Behaviour
- A very active, large shoaling species.
[edit] Identification
- There are many similar fish, but these fish aren't common in the aquarium trade. Can be distinguished from the Tinfoil Barb by the orange/yellow fins in the Lemon-Fin, and the Red fins in Tinfoils.
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