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Filament Barb
Dawkinsia filamentosa
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Cypriniformes›Cyprinidae
📍 Western Ghats, India & Sri Lanka
Spectacular barb whose dominant males develop elongated thread-like dorsal fin filaments. Vivid red and silver colouring. Peaceful in groups; a showpiece community fish rarely seen in the hobby.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 5 inches
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 68–79°F (20–26°C)
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Temperature
68–79°F
20–26°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
72°F — 79°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)