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Cyprinids
Common Name:
Silver Shark, Silver Shark Barb, Striped Shark, Signal Barb
Scientific Name:
Labiobarbus festivus
Description:
Has more colorful and intense coloration than other species of the genus. The dorsal fin has a well defined black marginal stripe and a broad red submarginal stripe, and black spots at the base of
the fin rays, while the caudal is black with broad red marginal stripes. In specimens from black waters, stripes are very intense and extend to all scale rows on side of body below lateral line.
Humeral and peduncular spots absent
Found in dear to black waters and never to rarely in extremely or slightly muddy waters. Feeds on detritus and Insect larvae in the wild.
Somewhat shy, does best if more than one is kept to a tank. Peaceful tankmates only or species tank. Water parameters not critical as long as extremes are avoided and water Is kept changed regularly
the fin rays, while the caudal is black with broad red marginal stripes. In specimens from black waters, stripes are very intense and extend to all scale rows on side of body below lateral line.
Humeral and peduncular spots absent
Found in dear to black waters and never to rarely in extremely or slightly muddy waters. Feeds on detritus and Insect larvae in the wild.
Somewhat shy, does best if more than one is kept to a tank. Peaceful tankmates only or species tank. Water parameters not critical as long as extremes are avoided and water Is kept changed regularly
Origin:
Asia: Southern Malay Peninsula (Pahang, Sefangor, Endau-Rompin, Johore) and Borneo, Indonesia (Kapuas, Seruyan, kenejen, Barite).
Max Size:
14 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
55 gallons
Swim Area:
Bottom
Life Span:
10 years or more
Temperature Range (F):
72 - 79 F
pH:
7.0
Hardness (dH):
5 - 18 dH
Diet:
Omnivore
Additional Diet Information:
Flakes, pellets, sinking discs, dried seaweed (nori), frozen bloodworms. If live foods are given, they must be small like bloodworms, mosquito larvae, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Gender Difference:
Dimorphic
Males are more colorful and slender than the females
Breeding:
Unknown
Spawning has not been reported.
Temperament/Social Behavior:
- Peaceful, Should not be kept alone, Best if kept with similar sized fish, Tolerant, not territorial
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Availability:
Occasionally Available
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