Family: Cyprinidae
Cuming's Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 3.8–5.5 cm; keep at 22–27 °C.
Pethia cumingii 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 3.8–5.5 cm and prefers 22–27 °C water. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia atra, Pethia conchonius, Pethia didi.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 22–27 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22–27 °C recorded range.
Expect 3.8–5.5 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 36 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; 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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.