Giant Barb Care Guide
Catlocarpio siamensis
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Bioload Score
200000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 300.0 cm / 118.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 5000L (1321 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Herbivorous; consumes plants, fruits, and occasionally insects.
Community Compatibility
Requires very large ponds or public aquariums due to its massive size.
Good to Know
Giant Barbs are critically endangered and known to be one of the largest species of freshwater fish.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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