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.