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Arulius Barb (Barbus arulius )

Synonyms: Longfin Barb
Stats: Adult Size: 4 1/4 " (11 cm)
Temp: 66-77 F (19-25 C)
Tank: 48" (124 cm) minimum
Requirements: Leafy plants appreciated. Wood and rocks good decorations.
Diet: Small inverts, will accept almost anything.
Breeding: Egg Scatterer. Males have elongated dorsal. Live plants needed to spawn.
Sociability: Keep in schools, considering adult size. Can be a little nippy, like most larger barbs. Can be considered a late bloomer, adults have much better coloration than juvies.
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Special Info: This is one of the less common Barb species.

 

 

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Arulius Barb Image 1
Arulius Barb Image 2 (Male)
Image provided by Mia Woodman