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Puntius lateristriga
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| Spanner Barb | |
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| Spanner Barb | |
| Species | Puntius lateristriga |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 7.087 in
15-18 cm (5.9-7.1") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 298.15 K 77 °F 536.67 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Spanner Barb, T-Barb
[edit] Synonyms
- Barbus lateristriga, Barbodes lateristriga, Systomus lateristriga
[edit] Sexing
- Females will be more rounded in the belly.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These are very active shoaling fish that should be in groups of at least 6 of their own kind. Should only be kept with similar sized robust fish, nothing shy or long-finned, such as larger Danios and Barbs.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Requires a spacious and long tank, for a group of adults a very large tank over 55 US Gallons (208.2L) is required due to these fish's very high activity levels.
[edit] Behaviour
- An extremely active mid-dwelling shoaling fish.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
