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Cyprinidae
Common name
Origin Riau-Indonesia
Adult size (cm)
(inches)
6.35
2.5
Community tank?
Yes.
Food
Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food
Water temperature
20 to 25.5 ° C (68 to 78 ° F)
Breeding
Fairly difficult. Temperature 26.5 ° C (80 ° F).
Adhesive eggs.
Additional information
A lively swimmer, although it tends to congregate in peaceful shoals.
Beautifully marked, females are stouter than males.
This species, although liking scattered vegetation, needs plenty of open water for swimming. | | |
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