Mountain Barbel (Amphilius platychir)

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Mountain Barbel

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Mountain Barbel

Amphilius platychir

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

170 Litres (45 US G.)

Size

16-17 cm (6.3-6.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.8

Temp.

22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:2 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Amphiliidae




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Additional names

Mountain Barbel

Additional scientific names

Amphilius grammatophorus, Pimelodus platychir
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