Freshwater
Black lined barb
Systomus pleurotaenia
Cyprinidae, Smiliogastrinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 16 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 106 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Tends to form small shoals. More abundant in the larger, clear water, undisturbed, deep (>1m), heavily shaded streams. Stays in the middle of the water column. Feeds on filamentous algae, terrestrial insects and detritus. No observations on breeding in captivity. Maturity at 6.4 cm. Does well at 29°C water temperature. Exploited by the tropical fish export trade, larger specimens are eaten.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Barbus pleurotaenia
- Puntius pleurotaenia
In other languages
- Side Striped Barb
Articles
All articles
Velvet and dropsy4 min read
Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.