Barbel (Barbus barbus)
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Barbel
Barbus barbus
1325 Litres (350 US G.)
100-120 cm (39.4-47.2")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.8
10 -24 °C (50-75.2°F)
6-10 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Barbel, River Barb, Common Barb
Additional scientific names
- Barbus barbus barbus, Barbus barbus borysthenicus, Barbus barbus gallicus, Barbus communis, Barbus communis, Barbus fluviatilis, Barbus fluviatilis alba, Barbus fluviatilis aurata, Barbus fluviatilis aurata, Barbus fluviatilis tyrasensis, Barbus mayori, Barbus microphthalmus, Barbus microphthalmus, Barbus vulgaris, Cyprinus barba, Cyprinus barbus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- Needs fast-flowing well oxygenated water and large rock substrate. Due to this fish's large size it's best left only for public aquaria or large outdoor ponds.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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