African spotscale barb - Barbus holotaenia

Scientific name: Barbus holotaenia

Common name: African spotscale barb

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 9 - 12 cm (3.54 - 4.72 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 6.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 30 °C (73.4 - 86°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: Africa

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food

The African Spotscale Barb is carnivorous and feeds mainly on insects and larvae.

Sexing

The differences between male and female are unknown in this species.

Breeding

African Spotscale Barbs are not commonly bred in captivity. They are known to spawn in the rainy season, most likely through egg scattering.

Origin

The African Spotscale Barb is endemic to Central Africa in river systems such as the Congo and Ogowe.

Short Description

Barbus holotaenia will display great coloration against dark substrates and backgrounds. They require well conditioned water and plenty of open space for free swimming. African spotscale barbs do best with low, bushy plants and drift wood for softening the water.

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