Black-Barred Myleus Care Guide
Myleus schomburgkii
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Bioload Score
9200
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 473L (125 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Herbivorous, prefers a diet of vegetable-based foods, algae, and high-quality flake or pellet foods designed for herbivorous fish.
Community Compatibility
Due to its size and temperament, it's best kept with similarly sized, semi-aggressive or peaceful species that can hold their own. Not suitable for tanks with small or timid fish.
Good to Know
The Black-Barred Myleus is distinctive for its deep-bodied shape and the striking black vertical bars across its sides.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish; both sexes are similarly colored and patterned.
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