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
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.
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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