Familia: Cyprinidae
Barbel Chub es un ciprínido de agua dulce originario de China. Alcanza 36.6–53.7 cm; temperatura 18–26 °C.
Squaliobarbus curriculus, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from China, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life and unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition, it grows to 36.6–53.7 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–26 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Nivel medio: la estabilidad del agua importa más que el equipo. Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life. Small groups recommended.
Mantén el agua a 18–26 °C. 18–26 °C typical for the family. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 36.6–53.7 cm. Mínimo 500 L.
Unfussy omnivore; varied diet keeps condition. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.
Calm, undemanding and well-suited to community life; Small groups recommended. Buenos compañeros: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Compatible size and temperament.No convive con Fin-nippers — Constant stress.
De China: clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: spawns freely; remove parents to save the eggs. Males often slimmer and more colourful.