Family: Cyprinidae
Dusky Labiate-barbel — a Cyprinidae from Pearl River basin, China, calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Reaches 21.1–31 cm; small groups recommended. 18–26 °C.
Semilabeo obscurus is a Cyprinidae from Pearl River basin, China. In the wild it prefers clear streams and rivers over gravel; in the aquarium it stays calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Plan on 21.1–31 cm of adult fish at 18–26 °C. Related profiles: Semilabeo notabilis.
Intermediate difficulty. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; small groups recommended.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–26 °C typical for the family.
Full size is 21.1–31 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Recommended tankmates: Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict. Avoid Much larger predators — Risk at night.
Native to Pearl River basin, China, where 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.
In the aquarium: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.