Family: Cyprinidae
Black-lined Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 12–17.6 cm; keep at 22–26 °C.
Systomus pleurotaenia 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 12–17.6 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Systomus species in our database include Systomus asoka, Systomus barbatus, Systomus clavatus.
Intermediate difficulty. 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; 22–26 °C recorded range.
Expect 12–17.6 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 372 L tank or larger gives it room.
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.
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.