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Name
Scientific name
Enteromius guirali
Described by
Authority Thominot, Year 1886, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
African Blackfin Barb
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The African blackfin barb, Enteromius guirali, is a cyprinid recorded only from Cameroon and Gabon, including the Sanaga and Ogooué basins.…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
155mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 5.5–6.5
Hardness
1–10dGH
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
Cameroon, Gabon, Dja, Ivindo, Ngouné, Ntem, Nyong, Ogooué, Sanaga
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
To date this species has been recorded only from Cameroon and Gabon. In Cameroon it appears to be restricted mostly to the south and west of the country althou…
Habitat
Primarily inhabits rivers but is also known to enter affluent streams and tributaries.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 150 ∗ 45 cm are recommended.
Maintenance
Fairly undemanding provided its tank is well-maintained. It can appear a little washed out in very sparsely decorated set-ups though. A combination of good lig…
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: The water across its natural range is invariably soft and slightly acidic so aim for a value within the range 5.5 – 6.5, particular…
Diet
An unfussy eater that will greedily accept just about anything offered. For the best condition and colours offer regular meals of small live and frozen foods s…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species makes an ideal addition to a peaceful community of slightly bigger African species such as other similarly sized 'Barbus', Alestiid tetras, Mochok…
Sexual dimorphism
Males should be more intensely coloured, slimmer and slightly smaller than females.
Reproduction
Unreported in the hobby as far as we know and if you are lucky enough to find it on sale in numbers it would make an excellent project. Adopting a strategy as …
Notes
A stylish-looking but rare barb in the hobby and unfortunately little information is available regarding its captive care. Forum member Andy Rushworth has kept…
References
References
No references