HomeFreshwater aquarium fishBarbs, danios & rasborasHypsibarbus wetmorei Hypsibarbus wetmorei Scientific name: Hypsibarbus wetmorei Smith, 1931 Hypsibarbus wetmorei is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 475 L (125 US gal), water at 22–25°C (72–77°F) and a pH of 5.0–7.0. Native range: Asia, Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins; Malay Peninsula. Hypsibarbus wetmorei care at a glanceCare levelEasyTemperamentPeacefulAdult size20 cm (7.9 in)Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)Temperature22–25°C (72–77°F)pH5.0–7.0Hardness5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)DietOmnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods. BiologyDorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 5. Upper body reddish brown; pelvic and anal fins red to reddish orange; 1 scale count between the vent and anal fin. Robust body, not compressed; 3-5 gill rakers on lower arm of first arch; 7-9 predorsal scales; and 9-14 dorsal-spine serrations. Usually with 2 scale rows between anus and anal origin; distance between distal serrae on posterior margin of last simple dorsal ray much greater than width on bases of serrae.Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Species factsScientific nameHypsibarbus wetmoreiFamilyCyprinidae (Minnows or carps)OrderCypriniformes (Carps)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length25.0EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic; potamodromousClimateTropicalDistributionAsia: Maeklong, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins; Malay Peninsula.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessUsesFisheries: minor commercial; aquaculture: commercial; aquarium: commercialResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More barbs, danios & rasborasGoldfishCarassius auratus auratusLambchop rasboraTrigonostigma espeiDanio erythromicronBoraras brigittaeZebra danioDanio rerioWhite cloud mountain minnowTanichthys albonubesSee all barbs, danios & rasboras SourcesTaxonomy, 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.Last updated 28 September 2026