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Clown Barb (Puntius everetti)

Synonyms: Everett's Barb
Stats: Adult Size: 6 " (14.5 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. Not Picky
Breeding: Egg Scatterer. Live plants needed to spawn.
Sociability: Keep in schools, considering adult size. Can be a little nippy, like most larger barbs.
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Special Info: This is one of the less commonly kept Barb species. It also gets to a significant size.

 

 

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