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Name
Scientific name
Barbodes dunckeri
Described by
Authority Ahl, Year 1929, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Clown Barb
Photograph credits
All 9 credited
Summary
The clown barb, Barbodes dunckeri, is a cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, described from Singapore, where it may now be extirpated. It has…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 18–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia
Writing
Etymology
Barbodes: from the Latin barbus, meaning 'barbel', and Ancient Greek εἶδος (-oides), meaning 'form, likeness'. dunckeri: named for Dr. Georg Duncker (1870-1953…
Distribution
Described from 'Bukith Timah, Singapore' and also occurs throughout Peninsular Malaysia though may now be extirpated in Singapore. Its range in Peninsular Mala…
Habitat
Unconfirmed but likely to display a preference for forest streams as with related species (see 'Notes').
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of at least 120 ∗ 45 cm or equivalent should be the smallest considered for long-term care.
Maintenance
Not difficult to keep in a well-maintained set-up, though we recommend aquascaping the tank to resemble a flowing stream or river with a substrate of variably-…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
A foraging omnivore likely to feed on a variety of worms, insects, crustaceans, plant material, and other organic debris in nature. In the aquarium it's easily…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species makes an ideal addition to a peaceful community of riverine fishes such as similarly-sized Puntius, Rasbora, Devario, or Barilius species plus man…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males develop a more intense colour pattern than females and exhibit noticeable tubercules on the head when in spawning condition. Adult females tend to …
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids this is an egg-scattering free spawner exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition it should spawn often and in a mature aqua…
Notes
Although sometimes referred to by the vernacular name 'big spot barb' this species is better known in the aquarium hobby as 'clown barb'. It has been widely mi…
References
References
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