Family: Cyprinidae
Common barb — a Cyprinidae from Bangladesh and China. Reaches 32.2–47.3 cm; keep at 22–28 °C.
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.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 22–28 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22–28 °C recorded range.
Adults reach 32.2–47.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Native to Bangladesh and China, where it lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.