Barbus candens

Scientific name: Barbus candens Nichols & Griscom, 1917

Barbus candens is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 2.6 cm (1 in). In the aquarium it needs a tank of at least 40 L (11 US gal), water at 20–26°C (68–79°F) and a pH of 5.0–6.0. Native range: Africa, Middle and upper Congo River basin.

Barbus candens care at a glance

Community tank
Not suitable
Adult size
2.6 cm (1 in)
Minimum tank
40 L (11 US gal)
Temperature
20–26°C (68–79°F)
pH
5.0–6.0
Hardness
1–5 dGH (18–89 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, freeze-dried foods, bloodworms and vegetables.

Species facts

Scientific name
Barbus candens
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.6
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 1 - 2 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: middle and upper Congo River basin, including the Kasai, Tshopo, Itimbiri, Yangambi area and Lualaba.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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