Introduction
Four broad, incomplete black bars cross the body of the Ember Barb.A thin black line also crosses the end of the caudal peduncle.The hue of the male is sooty pink, which, when breeding , becomes a vivied pink-red , with black bars that almost merge.
Common name
Ember Barb
Species
Barbus melanympyx
Habitat
Flowing water of Malaysia and parts of Indonesia .
Maximum Size
Some sources state that it can reach 150mm/15cm but typical adult size is around 65-75mm.
Minimum Tank Size
Very active and deserves a tank measuring at least 36" x 12" x 12"/90cm x 30cm x 30cm/85 litres.
Diet
Omnivorous so can eat most of the fish foods.
Water Temperature
23°C to 26°C
pH
6.8 to 7.2
Hardness
2 - 10°H
Remark
The appearance is similar to that of Barbus Arulius, but the male does not develop the dorsal extensions.
Four broad, incomplete black bars cross the body of the Ember Barb.A thin black line also crosses the end of the caudal peduncle.The hue of the male is sooty pink, which, when breeding , becomes a vivied pink-red , with black bars that almost merge.
Common name
Ember Barb
Species
Barbus melanympyx
Habitat
Flowing water of Malaysia and parts of Indonesia .
Maximum Size
Some sources state that it can reach 150mm/15cm but typical adult size is around 65-75mm.
Minimum Tank Size
Very active and deserves a tank measuring at least 36" x 12" x 12"/90cm x 30cm x 30cm/85 litres.
Diet
Omnivorous so can eat most of the fish foods.
Water Temperature
23°C to 26°C
pH
6.8 to 7.2
Hardness
2 - 10°H
Remark
The appearance is similar to that of Barbus Arulius, but the male does not develop the dorsal extensions.
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