Familia: Cyprinidae
Common barb es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de Bangladés y China. Alcanza 32.2–47.3 cm; temperatura 22–28 °C.
Barbonymus gonionotus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Bangladesh and China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 32.2–47.3 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 22–28 °C range. Other Barbonymus species in our database include Barbonymus schwanenfeldii.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
22–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 32.2–47.3 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Originario de Bangladés y China; vive en clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; appreciates well-oxygenated water.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.