Red-lipped Barb Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red-lipped Barb in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (1890 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust, and similarly tempered African riverine fish. Avoid small or timid tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with strong filtration and significant water flow to mimic its natural riverine habitat. Provide plenty of hiding spots using large rocks and driftwood. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Excellent water quality is paramount.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-26°C (72-79°F)

pH level

7.0-8.0

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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