Jerdon's Carp (Puntius jerdoni)
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Jerdon's Carp
Jerdon's Carp
Puntius jerdoni
Challenging
1,892.706 liters
1,892,705.89 mL
1892.7 Litres (500 US G.)
45.72 cm 35.6-45.7cm (14-18 ")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
293.15 K
68 °F
527.67 °R
299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)
5-20 °d
1:1 M:F
Rare
5-10 years
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Alternative Names
- Jerdon's Carp
Synonyms
- Hypselobarbus jerdoni, Barbus jerdoni
Sexing
- Unknown
Tank Compatibility
- A very active shoaling fish that should be kept in a group of at least 6. It will eat smaller fish and it's very active nature will bother slower moving fish.
Diet
- More detail on diet...
Feeding Regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- This is an exceptionally active fish that needs very large surroundings, ideally a tank (or pond) a minimum of 243.8cm (96") long, 121.9cm (48") wide and 121.9cm (48") tall with excellent filtration. It will jump if spooked so secure lids or nets are necessary.
Behaviour
- Unknown
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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