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Name
Scientific name
Barbodes semifasciolatus
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1868
Family
Cyprinidae
Summary
Barbodes semifasciolatus, the green or Chinese barb, is a cyprinid from Vietnam, Taiwan, southwestern China and northern Laos. The natural …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
China, Hong Kong, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam
Supporting text
Etymology
Barbodes: from the Latin barbus, meaning 'barbel', and Ancient Greek εἶδος (-oides), meaning 'form, likeness'. semifasciolatus: from the Latin semi, meaning 'h…
Distribution
Occurs throughout Vietnam, Taiwan, and southwestern China and northern Laos, and has also been recorded in Russia though it's unclear whether the latter popula…
Habitat
Appears to display a preference for slower-flowing tributaries and standing water bodies such as swamps and irrigation channels and is fairly ubiquitous in suc…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 90 ∗ 30 cm36 ∗ 12 in or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
The golden form (see 'Notes') is among the hardier, most undemanding species available in the aquarium hobby and as such is a good choice for beginners. Choice…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
A foraging omnivore feeding mostly on benthic diatoms, algae, organic detritus, small insects, worms, crustaceans, and other zooplankton in nature. In the aqua…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally very peaceful making it an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. Fishes inhabiting similar biotopes in nature, especially compara…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult females tend to be rounder-bellied and grow slightly larger than the males. In the natural colour form sexually mature males develop red pigmentation in …
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids 'Puntius' spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a ma…
Notes
This species is also known by the alternative names 'green' or 'Chinese' barb. The natural 'green' form is an infrequent find in the aquarium trade whereas the…
References
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