| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Hypsibarbus wetmorei |
| Common Name: |
Lemon-Fin Barb |
| Size: |
Up to 10 inches (20 cm) in a home aquarium, 20 inches
reported in the wild. |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins; Malay
Peninsula. |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Min Tank Size: |
At least 125 gallons for young, public aquarium
for mature specimens. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. Will eat anything. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, lively. Keep in schools of at least six. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72 to 77°F (22 – 25°C) pH range: 5.0 – 7.0; dH range:
5 - 15 |
| Care: |
Easy, needs open swimming space. |
| Communities: |
Likes to school. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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