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Family:
CYPRINIDAE
Species:
Barbus candens
Common Name:
Redfin Butterfly Barb.
Size:
Up to 1.25 in (2.6 cm)
Habitat:
Africa: Middle and upper Congo River basin.
Min Tank Size:
20" or 10 gallons for a small school.
Diet:
Omnivorous, flake foods, freeze-dried bloodworms,
tubifex worms, will also accept some fresh vegetables if in small
enough pieces.
Behavior:
Schooling fish, 6+ of same species preferred for
comfort of fish. Males will form a pecking order so a sufficent size aquarium is needed for larger numbers.
Water:
PH: 5.0 to 6.0, Temperature 68° to 79°F
(20 to 26°C), dH range: 1 - 5
Care:
Provide a gentle current, best in temperatures
under 75°F (24°C) Widely adaptable fish, does best in soft water.
Communities:
Due to their shy nature they are best in a species tank. They would be OK with other small fish that will not out compete them for food.
