Scientific Name:
Barbus conchonius
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Bengal, India
Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Social: Active peaceful fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: All levels
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy to Intermediate
pH: 6.5
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 64-72 F (18-22 C)
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Bengal, India
Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Social: Active peaceful fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: All levels
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy to Intermediate
pH: 6.5
Hardness: up to 10 dGH
Temperature: 64-72 F (18-22 C)


