Familia: Cyprinidae
Hypsibarbus vernayi es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 22.5–33 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Hypsibarbus vernayi 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 22.5–33 cm and prefers 18–26 °C water. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
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.
18–26 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
De adulto mide 22.5–33 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 500 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
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.
Su hábitat es clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.