Red-finned Cigar Shark Labeo erythropterus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Labeo erythropterus
Origin region
Southeast Asia
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
600
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore (algae, plant matter, invertebrates)
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 (algae, plant matter, invertebrates)
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Egg scatterer. Very rare in home breeding.
Notes
Large, torpedo-shaped river fish often sold small. Requires length and current.