False Spanner Barb (Barbodes kuchingensis)

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False Spanner Barb

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False Spanner Barb

Barbodes kuchingensis

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

6-7 cm (2.4-2.8")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.2

Temp.

23 -26 °C (73.4-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

6-16 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Cyprinidae




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Additional names

False Spanner Barb, Saddle Barb

Additional scientific names

Puntius kuchingensis


Origin[edit]

Asia: Sarawak, Malaysia and Kapuas basin, Indonesia.


Identification[edit]

Can easily be mistaken for Puntius lateristriga and there is some debate as to whether they could be the same species.

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External links[edit]

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