Filament Barb – Dawkinsia Filamentosa – Tropical Fish Site | 水產百科網

Commonname:FilamentBarb,PuntiusFilamentosa,PuntiusFilamentosus·Scientificname:DawkinsiaFilamentosa·AverageAdultFishSize:4inches/10cm.

Common name: Filament Barb, Puntius Filamentosa, Puntius Filamentosus

Scientific name: Dawkinsia Filamentosa

Average Adult Fish Size:  4 inches  /  10 cm

Place of Origin: Southern India

Typical Tank setup: A well planted aquarium with rock work and driftwood / bogwood. Plants will give the weaker individuals a place to hide, until the pecking order of the school is established. Plenty of open swimming space is required as the Denison Barb is always on the move and schooling.

Recommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 55 gallon / 240 litre

Compatibility: This fish needs to be kept in schools. The larger the school the better with 6 fish a good minimum amount. If kept in smaller schools the weaker individuals will be harassed continuously by the more aggressive individuals until they die.

Temperature: 68 – 79 Deg F / 20 – 26 Deg C

Water chemistry: pH 6.0 – 7.0

Feeding: Omnivorous. They should be fed a varied diet of flakes, small pelle...