By Wasif Mallick

Lemon-fin Barb

Introduction

The body contour of this species is non-symmetrical, with the smooth curve of the dorsal fin.Colors with the age,from yellowish green to silvery gray, perhaps with brown tint.Scales are dark-edged, adding a reticulated effect.the bright yellow color of the fins gives the popular name.A bumpy snout is the characteristic of the young fish.Wild specimens may reach almost 20 in (50 cm).Four barbels are present.



Common name

Lemon-Fin Barb

Species

Barbus daruphani



Size 

Up to 10 inches (20 cm) in a home aquarium, 20 in (50cm) reported in the wild.

Habitat 

lakes in rivers in Thailand.



Minimum Tank Size

At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium for mature specimens.

Diet

Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. Will eat anything.


Temperature

Temperature 72 to 77°F (22 – 25°C) pH range: 5.0 – 7.0; dH range: 5 - 15

pH

These fish are currently kept in water Ph 7.5 and Hard

Price

Around  8.95 $


Remark

The lemon-fin barb is popular fish in Thailand.It requires plenty of swimming space in aquarium



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