Family: Cyprinidae
Boggut labeo — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 21.8–31.9 cm; keep at 21–27 °C.
Labeo boggut of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 21.8–31.9 cm and prefers 21–27 °C water. Other Labeo species in our database include Labeo bata, Labeo calbasu, Labeo dussumieri.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 21–27 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 21.0–27.0 °C typical for the genus.
Expect 21.8–31.9 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 500 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; 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.