Family: Cyprinidae
Pangusia labeo — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 67.5–99 cm; keep at 21–27 °C.
Labeo pangusia 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 67.5–99 cm and prefers 21–27 °C water. Other Labeo species in our database include Labeo bata, Labeo boggut, Labeo calbasu.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 21–27 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 21.0–27.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 67.5–99 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 500 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
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.
Its habitat is 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.