Snakeskin Barb Care Guide
Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 80L (21 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; consumes plant material and small invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Well-suited to larger community tanks with robust tank mates.
Good to Know
The Snakeskin Barb is distinguished by its unique scale pattern that resembles snakeskin.
Gender Differences
Females are slightly plumper than males.
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