Fish Species
Spanner Barb
Barbodes lateristriga
About
A medium-to-large Southeast Asian barb with distinctive dark vertical and horizontal markings. Active, hardy and best kept in a group in a spacious aquarium.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Barbodes lateristriga
Origin Region
Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Beginner
Max Size
18 cm | 7.1 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
180L