Introduction
The dorsal surface of this barb is creamy, shading down to silver on the flanks.An indistinct line runs along the flanks, composed of dark streaks on the scales.Dorsal fins carry a prominent black tip.The head is pointed , and the eye is especially large.Females are plumper and duller.
Common Name
Roloffs Barb,Streak-scaled Barb
Scientific Name
Barbus Roloffi
Species
Barbus Roloffi
Habitat
Streams in Thailand
Maximum Size
2 in (5cm)
Minimum Tank Size
Tank should be 100 minimum with 63 litres of water.
Diet
This fish is omnivorous.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.
Water Temperature
72 - 78°F/22 - 26°C
pH
6.5-7.0
Hardness
5 - 12°H
Remark
This rarely imported species may be the same fish as Oreichthys cosuatis, that was classified first, and it is widespread in India.
The dorsal surface of this barb is creamy, shading down to silver on the flanks.An indistinct line runs along the flanks, composed of dark streaks on the scales.Dorsal fins carry a prominent black tip.The head is pointed , and the eye is especially large.Females are plumper and duller.
Common Name
Roloffs Barb,Streak-scaled Barb
Scientific Name
Barbus Roloffi
Species
Barbus Roloffi
Habitat
Streams in Thailand
Maximum Size
2 in (5cm)
Minimum Tank Size
Tank should be 100 minimum with 63 litres of water.
Diet
This fish is omnivorous.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.
Water Temperature
72 - 78°F/22 - 26°C
pH
6.5-7.0
Hardness
5 - 12°H
Remark
This rarely imported species may be the same fish as Oreichthys cosuatis, that was classified first, and it is widespread in India.
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