Family: Cyprinidae
Citron Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 2.9–4.3 cm; keep at 22–26 °C.
Pethia lutea 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 2.9–4.3 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia atra, Pethia conchonius, Pethia cumingii.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 22–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 2.9–4.3 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 25 litres.
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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.