Family: Nemacheilidae
A peaceful omnivore nemacheilidae from China, Mongolia, Russia — moderate care.
Barbatula nuda of the family Nemacheilidae is an aquarium-kept Nemacheilidae. Peaceful and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 15.4–22 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. Other Barbatula species in our database include Barbatula toni.
Intermediate difficulty. Peaceful; solitary, pairs or small groups.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; community-standard range; verify locally.
Full size is 15.4–22 cm. Minimum tank: 220 L, with open swimming space along its bottom; rests and forages low habits.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Peaceful; solitary, pairs or small groups. Good company: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, China-Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.
Native to 蒙古, where it lives in clear streams, rivers and still waters. Strong current with heavy aeration; Demands high dissolved oxygen.
In the aquarium: spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.