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The Snakeskin Barb can add a lot of action to your freshwater
aquarium - especially when kept in schools of six or more. Unlike other
Barbs, however, these fish are not as bullish and most fair well in
community aquariums with similarly sized, short-fin fish. They also grow
to about 2 inches, unlike some barbs that quickly grow to a fairly
large size. These fish are orange/red in color with deep green body
splotches to give this beautiful specimen its "snakeskin" designation.
Native to the blackwaters of Borneo, Indonesia, Snakeskin Barbs prefer
soft, acidic aquarium water of the highest quality. A small school of
this fish is a spectacular addition to any planted aquarium. Here, they
will school in shaded areas, dart amongst plant stalks, and cruise the
mid-level regions of your aquarium.
As in other barb species, female Snakeskin Barbs are fuller bodied than males. Successful breeding requires strict attention to water softness and acidity, best obtained via peat filtration. Classified as omnivores, Snakeskin Barbs benefit from varied diets of flake, pellet, and small frozen foods, such as mosquito larvae, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1-1/2"
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