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Name
Scientific name
Barbus jae
Described by
Authority Boulenger, Year 1903
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
'Barbus' jae is a small, delicate African barb from Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the two Congos, sometimes sold as 'jae' or 'char…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
40mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 45 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 17–24°C, pH 5–6.5
Hardness
1–5dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cameroon, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, Dja, Ntem, Nyong, Sanaga
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Native to the West African countries of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Populations fro…
Habitat
Inhabits typical slow-moving, shallow, shady rainforest streams and swamps with dense marginal vegetation. The water is stained brown due to the release of tan…
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 45 ∗ 30 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
This species can be maintained quite successfully in a well-planted tank with soft water but to see it at its best a biotope-style set-up is recommended. A sof…
Water conditions
Temperature: Like other African rainforest barbs it prefers slightly cooler water between 17 – 24 °C. pH: 5.0 – 6.5. Will not do well in more alkaline conditio…
Diet
Likely to be a micropredator in nature feeding mainly on insect larvae and small crustaceans. In the aquarium it will accept dried foods of a suitable size but…
Behaviour and compatibility
'B.' jae is not really suitable for most community aquaria as it has something of a shy, retiring nature and may be intimidated or outcompeted for food by larg…
Sexual dimorphism
Males are much the more brightly-coloured sex especially when inbreeding condition whereas females tend to be duller and thicker-bodied.
Reproduction
Expert breeder Alan Vassiere found that this species is a seasonal spawner with breeding activity occuring over two periods each year from March to June and Se…
Notes
As with other African barbs this rather delicate species is not often seen in the hobby and tends to be much sought after by enthusiasts. It is sometimes sold …
References
References
No references