By Wasif Mallick

Ticto Barb

Introduction 


The pale brown-silver body of this fish is covered by dark edged scales.It is marked by two small black patches on the caudal peduncle and behind the gill cover.The dorsal fin  is red and black and is brighter on the male.






Common Name



Firefin Barb, Tic-tac-toe Barb, Odessa Barb, Two-spot Barb, Two Spotted Barb


Scientific Name




Barbus ticto


Species 


Barbus ticto stoliczkae


Habitat 


Streams and rivers in India and Sri Lanka ; also Burma,

Maximum Size 


2.5 in (6cm)


Minimum Tank Size





The length of the aquarium should be at least 60cm (24 inches).With at least 20 gallon of water.


Diet



They are omnivorous .Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.


Water Temperature


16– 24°C / 60.8 – 75.2°F


pH


6.0 – 8.0


Hardness


3 - 10°H.


Remark 

The classification of this subspecies, along with barbus ticto, has caused confusion.This fish may be ancestral stock that produced the Odessa Barb.It is easily bred.
















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