Sultan Barb Leptobarbus rubripinna
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Leptobarbus rubripinna
Origin region
Southeast Asia
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
60.00
Minimum tank (L)
1000
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–28.0
pH
6.00–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00
Habitat & environment
Southeast Asia
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Migratory spawner in nature. Not feasible in home tanks.
Notes
Very large cyprinid. Unsuitable for most home aquaria. Best in very large systems.