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Spanner Barb
Barbodes lateristriga
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Cypriniformes›Cyprinidae
📍 Malay Peninsula, Sumatra & Borneo
Distinctive barb with two vertical black bars and a horizontal stripe forming a T-shape or spanner wrench pattern. Grows to a respectful size. Peaceful and adaptable; great for a large community tank.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- diet
- omnivore
- maxSize
- 7 inches
- minTankSize
- 40 gallons
- temperature
- 72–81°F (22–27°C)
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Temperature
72–81°F
22–27°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
73°F — 81°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)