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Name

Scientific name

Labiobarbus ocellatus

Described by

Authority Heckel, Year 1843, Bracketed

Family

Cyprinidae

Common names

Not recorded

Photograph credits

All 1 credited

Summary

Labiobarbus ocellatus is a cyprinid from Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo, with a black spot on the shoulder and one on the caudal p…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

180mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 150 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 20–28°C, pH 6–7.5

Hardness

2–12dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Not for a community

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Indonesia, Malaysia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Batang Hari, Danau Sentarum, Indragiri, Kahayan, Kapuas, Mahakam, Pahang

Writing

Etymology

Labiobarbus: from the generic names Labeo and Barbus. ocellatus: from the Latin ocellatus, meaning 'having small eyes', in allusion to this species' colour pat…

Distribution

Native to Peninsular Malaysia and the Greater Sunda Islands of Sumatra and Borneo where it has been recorded from several major river basins including the Paha…

Habitat

A pelagic species primarily occurring in rivers but also some lakes, and is known to move into seasonally inundated floodplains or forested areas during the we…

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base measurements in excess of 150 ∗ 45 cm will be required for long-term maintenance.

Maintenance

This species will do well in most well-maintained larger aquaria but is best maintained in a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a subs…

This species will do well in most well-maintained larger aquaria but is best maintained in a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a substrate of variably-sized rocks, gravel and some large water-worn boulders.

This can be further furnished with driftwood branches, and while the majority of plant species will fail to thrive in such surroundings hardy types such as Microsorum, Bolbitis or Anubias spp. can be grown attached to the décor. In this kind of environment it will display more natural behaviour and can be kept alongside other species that enjoy similar conditions. Bright lighting will also promote the growth of aufwuchs upon which the fish will graze.

Like many fishes that naturally inhabit running waters it's intolerant to the accumulation of organic wastes and requires spotless water at all times in order to thrive. It also does best if there is a high level of dissolved oxygen and a decent level of water movement in the tank so a external filters, powerheads or similar should be employed in order to obtain the desired effect.

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Water conditions

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Diet

In nature it grazes the biofilm that covers submerged surfaces, feeding on algae, including diatoms, small crustaceans, insect larvae, etc. For it to develop i…

Behaviour and compatibility

Relatively peaceful and makes a good subject for the well-chosen, larger community of stream-dwelling Indochinese species. It is gregarious by nature and ideal…

Sexual dimorphism

Unconfirmed but sexually mature females are likely to be deeper-bodied than males.

Reproduction

As far as we know it has not been bred in aquaria.

Notes

L. ocellatus is occasionally available in the ornamental trade, typically under a name such as 'Bornean eye-spot silver shark' or the invalid scientific name C…

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Family

Common names

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Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Aquarium size

Water

Water conditions

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Writing

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

References

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