Family: Cyprinidae
Bombay labeo — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 26.2–38.5 cm; keep at 21–27 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Labeo porcellus lives bottom-dwelling over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 26.2–38.5 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Labeo species we profile, alongside 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.
Full size is 26.2–38.5 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
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.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.