Congo Barb (Clypeobarbus congicus)
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Congo Barb
Clypeobarbus congicus
95 Litres (25 US G.)
5.1-6.1cm (2-2.4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.0
22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)
2-10 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Congo Barb
Additional scientific names
- Barbus congicus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Should be kept in large shoals as this fish will nip and chase it's own kind, a large shoal of at least 8 individuals will spread this behaviour out and avoid serious injuries. Should not be kept with slow-moving long-finned fish as they will be fin-nipped. It is otherwise peaceful towards tank mates and should not be kept with anything very boisterous or predatory. Fish such as Upside-Down Catfish and Kribensis can work well in a spacious enough set up.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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