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Name
Scientific name
Cyclocheilichthys apogon
Described by
Authority Valenciennes, Year 1842, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Beardless Barb
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
The beardless barb, Cyclocheilichthys apogon, is a cyprinid ranging from Myanmar to Vietnam and south via Peninsular Malaysia to Borneo and…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
180mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–27°C, pH 5.5–8
Hardness
1–20dGH
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
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Baram, Batang Hari, Beris, Chao Phraya, Danau Sentarum, Dong Nai, Endau, Kapuas, Liam, Mae Klong, Mekong, Melinau, Tawang, Tonlé Sap
Writing
Etymology
Cyclocheilichthys: from the Ancient Greek κύκλος (kýklos), meaning 'circle', χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', and ἰχθύς (ikhthús), meaning 'fish', possibly in …
Distribution
Type locality is given simply as 'Java, Indonesia', but this species is currently understood to have an enormous natural range extending eastwards from Myanmar…
Habitat
Primarily a riverine fish showing a preference for slower-moving or still zones including swamps, canals, and ditches, although it's also been recorded in fast…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with base measurements of at least 180 ∗ 45 cm will be required for long-term care.
Maintenance
Prefers a dimly-lit environment and a soft sand substrate is recommended. The addition of some good-sized pieces of driftwood will provide shady patches that w…
Water conditions
Temperature: 20 – 27 °C pH: Happy within the range 5.5 – 8.0 but a value close to neutral is usually recommended. Hardness: 1 – 20 dGH
Diet
In nature this species is primarily a micropredator grazing aufwuchs for small items including insects, crustaceans and the fry of other fish. For it to develo…
Behaviour and compatibility
An ideal resident of the larger, well-furnished community set-up though large adults may intimidate slow-moving or particularly timid companions. There are ple…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are likely to be thicker-bodied than males.
Reproduction
Not thought to have been bred in aquaria to date. In nature it spawns in flooded zones towards the end of the wet season.
Notes
In the aquarium trade this species may also be seen on sale as 'skinhead barb'. As with others in the genus little has been written regarding its captive care …
References
References
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