Barb Fish

Animals Unique | Barb Fish | Barb are a group of small sized fish That are naturally found in the freshwater rivers and lakes across the southern hemisphere. There are over 2.000 known species of barb in the world frehswater inhabiting the regions of Asia, Africa and South America.The barb fish is Often Referred to as a freshwater shark, due to the fact That barb are one of the few species of freshwater fish to have rows of teeth in their mouths.

 

Despite Their small size, barbs are known to be ferocious hunters and are the dominant predators in the world of small fish in their natural environment. Barb only do prey upon the fish are smaller than them That, but also on the medium sized fish That can be double the size Sometimes of the barb.Due to Their small size and bright colors are commonly kept barb in household aquariums worldwide. 

 

 

The most common barb kept in aquariums are the cherry barb (pink / red in color) and the tiger barb (silver body with thick, black stripes and red fin on it's belly).Barb are known to be Relatively hardy fish and can easily adapt to changes in the water Including changes in pH levels and temperate. 

 

 

It is known That Inhabit barbs can successfully unheated tanks, and although this has proved to be Successful in many cases, it is not recommended as barb are naturally found in warmer tropical waters.Due to Their aggressive and dominant nature, it is not ideal to keep barbs in artificial tanks with smaller species of tropical fish. 

 

 

At the same time, barb will also hunt medium sized fish if there is a lack of food, and so are best kept on Their Own (just barbs) or with much larger species of fish.Barbs are known to lay eggs in order Numerous for a few to hatch successfully. The baby barb and are called fry hatch within a few Generally days of being laid. Their parents like hardy barb, the barb fry are Able to adapt well to changes in their surroundings.

 

 

Barbs are opportunists and will eat almost anything That therefore They can find. Although barbs prefer a predominantly meat based diet That includes smaller fish, insects and bloodworm, barb are also known to eat aquatic plants particularly Those That are softer and therefore Easier to ingest. The exact diet of the barb however, depends on the species and the region in the which it inhabits.

 

Barb Fish Facts Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Cypriniformes Family: Cyprinidae Genus: Barbus Common Name: Barb Scientific Name: Barbus Barbus Origin: Asia Diet: omnivore Size (L): 2.5cm - 7cm (1in - 3in) Water Type: Fresh Optimum pH Level: 6.0 - 7.5 Life Span: 3-7 years Conservation Status: Least Concern Colour: Black, White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Silver Skin Type: Scales Favourite Food: Fish Habitat: Slow flowing rivers and lagoons Average Clutch Size: 1.500 Main Prey: Fish, Shrimp, Algae Predators: Fish, Birds, Reptiles Distinctive Features: Easily adaptable and rows of teeth