CyprinidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Eirmotus octozona Eight-Banded False Barb
Eirmotus octozona
Origin: Borneo, Malaysia
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Water Parameters
Temperature23–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6–7.5
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GH (Hardness)1–8 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)0–4 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 3 cm
- Min Tank
- 30 L
- Lifespan
- 3–5
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful nano fish
About
Eirmotus octozona is a rarely seen nano fish from Malaysian Borneo that displays eight bold vertical bands on a silvery body. A peaceful shoaling species ideal for biotope or planted tanks.
Care Guide
pH 6.0–7.5, temp 23–27°C, soft water preferred. Keep in groups of 8+. Excellent with dwarf shrimp. Feed micro-pellets and small frozen foods.
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