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Barbodes lateristriga 'Spanner Barb'
Barbodes lateristriga
Origin: Malaysia, Indonesia
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 18 cm
- Min Tank
- 120 L
- Lifespan
- 6
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (6–12+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful in schools; may nip fins of slow fish
About
Barbodes lateristriga, the Spanner or T-barb, has an unusual bold black H-pattern on a silver-gold body. Active schooling barb that reaches a good size — a striking addition to larger community tanks.
Care Guide
School of 6+. Planted tank 120 L+. Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6.0–7.5. Eats pellets, flakes, live and frozen foods. Peaceful with similarly-sized fish.
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