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| − | = | + | |origin=:Asia: India |
| − | :Asia: India | + | |sexing=:Males are larger and have a "filamented" dorsal fin, an elongated spike on their dorsal fin. They also develop small white spots around their nose when they're spawning. |
| − | + | |tank_compatibility=:A large fish, best in large communities who don't mind living with very active fish, such as the [[Giant Danio]]. These fish like to be in groups of 5 or more. | |
| − | + | |diet=:Not a fussy eater, most foods accepted, including [[bloodworm]] and [[brine shrimp]]. | |
| − | + | |feeding_regime=:Feed once or twice a day. | |
| − | :Males are larger and have a "filamented" dorsal fin, an elongated spike on their dorsal fin. They also develop small white spots around their nose when they're spawning. | + | |environment_specifics=:This fish prefers a laterally long spacious tank, minimum 4ft, with lots of open swimming room. |
| − | + | |behaviour=:Very active fish, can get boisterous during spawning. | |
| − | + | |identification=:Typical barb in shape, large iridescent green/blue/silver scales, with a large spot on the flanks towards the tail. Tail is a scissor shape and tipped with black and red bands. Males have an extended dorsal spike. | |
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| − | :Typical barb in shape, large iridescent green/blue/silver scales, with a large spot on the flanks towards the tail. Tail is a scissor shape and tipped with black and red bands. Males have an extended dorsal spike. | ||
== Hybrids == | == Hybrids == | ||
:Hybrids between ''P. filamentosus'' and ''[[Puntius arulius]]'' has been produced back in 1970s. The hybrids are fertile, unlike most other ''Puntius'' crosses, which results in hybrid males only and are infertile. | :Hybrids between ''P. filamentosus'' and ''[[Puntius arulius]]'' has been produced back in 1970s. The hybrids are fertile, unlike most other ''Puntius'' crosses, which results in hybrid males only and are infertile. | ||
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs | |Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs | ||
