Scleromystax barbatus Scleromystax barbatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Scleromystax barbatus
Origin region
Brazil (southern)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
9.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
18.0–22.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
3.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Brazil (southern)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Egg layer.
Notes
Formerly C. barbatus; likes cooler water.