Familia: Cyprinidae
Long snouted barb es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 18.8–27.5 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius dorsalis 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 18.8–27.5 cm and prefers 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Rango ideal: 20–24 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
De adulto mide 18.8–27.5 cm. Vive bottom-dwelling, así que 500 L o más.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
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.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.