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Barbel Barbus barbus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Barbus barbus
Origin region
Western and Central Europe
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
50.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
8.0–18.0
pH
6.80–7.80
GH (dGH)
4.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–10.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Western and Central Europe

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Eggs on gravel in strong flow.

Notes

Powerful river fish; only for very large, high-flow setups.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
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