Royal Opsarius (Opsarius pulchellus)
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Royal Opsarius
Opsarius pulchellus
132 Litres (35 US G.)
10-11 cm (3.9-4.3")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.5
21.1-23.9°C (70 -75 °F)
5-10 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Royal Opsarius, Mackerel Barb, Butterfly Trout, Green-Barred Danio
Additional scientific names
- Barilius bhuddhae, Barilius buddhae, Barilius pellegrini, Barilius pulchellus, Daniops macropterus, Opsarus pulchellus
Origin
- An Asian fish predominantly found in clear, fast flowing water in the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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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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