False Spanner Barb (Barbodes kuchingensis)
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False Spanner Barb
False Spanner Barb
Barbodes kuchingensis
114 Litres (30 US G.)
6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)
6-16 °d
1:2 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Cyprinidae
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Contents
Additional names
- False Spanner Barb, Saddle Barb
Additional scientific names
- Puntius kuchingensis
Origin
- Asia: Sarawak, Malaysia and Kapuas basin, Indonesia.
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
- Can easily be mistaken for Puntius lateristriga and there is some debate as to whether they could be the same species.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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