Clown Barb - Barbodes everetti

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Clown Barb - Barbodes everetti

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Latin Name: Barbodes everetti

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Approximate purchase size : 4 - 6cm
All Pond Solutions will always endeavour to supply as close to the approximate size range as possible. Due to variations from suppliers on rare occasions this may not always be possible. Images used are to show the full potential of the fish when fully mature and are not always representative of juvenile specimens.

How easy are they to care for?
Barbs can be a very robust and hardy fish, often used as an introductory fish to new mature aquariums. Easy to care for and will readily accept most foods, care must be taken however as they can nip fins and are ideally kept in large groups to quell any aggression.

How large can they grow?
10-12cm

Where in the world are they from?
Originating from central and southern Sumatra river systems.

What is the ideal number to keep together?
Ideally kept in a good shoal of 6 or more.

What water conditions do they require?
Ideally slightly acidic water conditions are provided between 6.5pH - 7pH however they will happily live in conditions ranging up to pH of 7.5 or higher. Temperatures should range between 24-26°C.

What should you feed them?
Will happily accept a wide variety of foods including Flake, Frozen and Live.

How compatible are they with other fish?
An ideal fish for the general community system - especially ideally suited to river biotypes.