Introduction
Two black vertical bars cross of the body of this juvenile.A broad black line also tapers horizontally back across the caudal peduncle and into the central rays of the caudal fin.These markings resemble an adjustable wrench or spanner, earning this fish the common name,Spanner Barb.The pattern fades with maturity and the body takes on a sooty pink hue.
Common Name
T-barb, spanner barb
Scientific Name
Puntius laterstriga
Species
Barbus lateristriga
Habitat
Widespread in South east Asian streams and rivers
Maximum Size
Capable of growing to 6/16cm to 7"/18cm.
Minimum Tank Size
Really shouldn't be kept in a tank measuring less than 48" x 18" x 18"/120cm x 45cm x 45cm/255 litres.
Diet
Spanner Barb is Omnivorous.So can eat variety of worms, insects, crustaceans, plant matter and other organic debris.
Water Temperature
23°C to 28 °C is suitable.
pH
6.0 to 7.0
Hardness
1 to 10°H
Remark
The spanner barb can grow quite large in s spacious aquarium.
Two black vertical bars cross of the body of this juvenile.A broad black line also tapers horizontally back across the caudal peduncle and into the central rays of the caudal fin.These markings resemble an adjustable wrench or spanner, earning this fish the common name,Spanner Barb.The pattern fades with maturity and the body takes on a sooty pink hue.
Common Name
T-barb, spanner barb
Scientific Name
Puntius laterstriga
Species
Barbus lateristriga
Habitat
Widespread in South east Asian streams and rivers
Maximum Size
Capable of growing to 6/16cm to 7"/18cm.
Minimum Tank Size
Really shouldn't be kept in a tank measuring less than 48" x 18" x 18"/120cm x 45cm x 45cm/255 litres.
Diet
Spanner Barb is Omnivorous.So can eat variety of worms, insects, crustaceans, plant matter and other organic debris.
Water Temperature
23°C to 28 °C is suitable.
pH
6.0 to 7.0
Hardness
1 to 10°H
Remark
The spanner barb can grow quite large in s spacious aquarium.
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