Family: Cyprinidae
Cauvery Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 6.8–10 cm; keep at 20–24 °C.
Puntius cauveriensis 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 6.8–10 cm and prefers 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius chola, Puntius dorsalis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 20–24 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–6.5, GH 8–15 dGH suit it.
Full size is 6.8–10 cm. Minimum tank: 120 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
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.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.