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| Family: |
Cyprinidae |
| Species: |
Oreichthys cosuatis |
| Common Name: |
Indian Hifin Barb |
| Size: |
Up to 3.1 inches (8 cm) |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Bangladesh, Thailand and Myanmar. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon long for a school. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. Supplement with Green material |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful,keep in schools of at least six. Will develop a pecking order. |
| Water: |
Adaptable, Temperature 72 to 82°F (24 – 27°C) pH range: 6.5 – 7.5; dH range:
5 - 16 |
| Care: |
Moderate, needs open swimming space and plenty of hiding areas. A well planted dim tank is best. |
| Communities: |
Not the best, shy and reclusive. Keep with other small peaceful fish. |
| Suitability: |
Good, can be difficult to acclimate. |
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