Common barb (Barbonymus gonionotus)

Familie: Cyprinidae

Common barb ist ein Karpfenfisch aus Bangladesch und China. Länge 32.2–47.3 cm, Temperatur 22–28 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
32.2–47.3 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom-dwelling
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins
Herkunft
Bangladesch und China

Artübersicht

Barbonymus gonionotus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Bangladesh and China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 32.2–47.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–28 °C range. Other Barbonymus species in our database include Barbonymus schwanenfeldii.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams and rivers over gravel
Strömung
Moderate, well-oxygenated current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Appreciates well-oxygenated water

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine gravel and sand
Harte Dekoration
Water-worn stones and driftwood
Pflanzen
Hardy rooted plants along the margins

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males often slimmer and more colourful
Fortpflanzungsart
Egg-scatterer; no parental care

Häufige Fragen

Ist Common barb pflegeleicht?

Mittleres Niveau: stabiles Wasser steht an erster Stelle. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Common barb?

22–28 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6.5–7, GH 5–15 dGH.

Wie groß wird Common barb und welches Aquarium?

Wird 32.2–47.3 cm; lebt bottom-dwelling. Mindestens 500 L.

Was frisst Common barb?

Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Es wühlt in fine gravel and sand — lass etwas Futter den Boden erreichen.

Kann man Common barb vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — vergesellschafte es mit Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Halte Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates fern.

Woher stammt Common barb?

Stammt aus Bangladesch und China; lebt in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.

Springt Common barb?

Keine Sprungneigung; ein Standarddeckel reicht.

Wie züchtet man Common barb?

Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.