Family: Cyprinidae
Systomus barbatus — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 15.8–23.1 cm; keep at 22–26 °C.
Systomus barbatus 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 15.8–23.1 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Systomus species in our database include Systomus asoka, Systomus clavatus, Systomus gracilus.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Aim for 22–26 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 22.0–26.0 °C typical for the genus.
Full size is 15.8–23.1 cm. Minimum tank: 500 L, with open swimming space along its active throughout the water column habits.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
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.
Found in clear streams and rivers over gravel; expect moderate, well-oxygenated current and appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.