Family: Cyprinidae
Kalabans — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 56.2–82.5 cm; keep at 18–26 °C.
Bangana dero is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 56.2–82.5 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Bangana decora, Bangana rendahli, Bangana behri.
Intermediate difficulty. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 18–26 °C and keep it stable — 18–26 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Full size is 56.2–82.5 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.