African Blackfin Barb (Barbus guirali)

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African Blackfin Barb

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African Blackfin Barb

Barbus guirali

284 Litres (75 US G.)

14-15.5 cm (5.5-6.1")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.0 - 6.0

22 -26 °C (71.6-78.8°F)

1-2 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cyprinidae





Additional names

African Blackfin Barb

Additional scientific names

Barbus camptacanthus melanepiptera, Barbus guirali melanepiptera, Barbus melanepiptera


Origin

Sexing

Males have more vibrant colours and are more slender bodied than the females.

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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