Familia: Cyprinidae
Cauvery Barb es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 6.8–10 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius cauveriensis 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 6.8–10 cm and prefers 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius chola, Puntius dorsalis.
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.
Rango ideal: 20–24 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Tamaño adulto: 6.8–10 cm. Mínimo 120 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs.No convive con Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Habita en clear streams and rivers over gravel.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.