Family: Cyprinidae
black-spot barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 13.5–19.8 cm; keep at 20–24 °C.
A Cyprinidae species: Dawkinsia filamentosa lives active throughout the water column over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Adults reach 13.5–19.8 cm. It is one of the aquarium-kept Dawkinsia species we profile, alongside Dawkinsia singhala, Dawkinsia arulius, Dawkinsia assimilis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 20–24 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 20–24 °C recorded range.
Expect 13.5–19.8 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 470 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.
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.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.