Leptobarbus hoevenii
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| Cigar Shark | |
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| Cigar Shark | |
| Species | Leptobarbus hoevenii |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 39.37 in
85-100 cm (33.5-39.4") |
| pH | 7.0 - 7.2 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-12 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Cigar Shark, Mad Barb, Red Finned Cigar Shark, Sultan Fish, River Barb
[edit] Sexing
- This fish is difficult to sex visually and is not known to breed in captivity.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Due to their size and carnivorous nature, these fish should not be housed with anything that will fit in their mouths.
[edit] Diet
- Leptobarbus hoevenii eat fruit that falls in the water in the wild but in an aquarium they are indiscriminate eaters and will accept most flake and pellet foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed them a good amount of different things each week e.g cichlid pellets or flake food, River shimp or frozen River shrimp.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- A shy and peaceful active fish though in a smaller tank they may jump if spooked by sudden movement.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
