Barbus nigrofasciatus
Family Cyprinidae. Distribution Southern Sri Lanka. Description Shape: deep-bodied species with a pointed head; no barbels. Color: normally yellowish gray. In both sexes the head is a fine purple red. Size up to in (6cm). Sexual differences: in the female, he basal part of all the vertical fins is black; in the male he whole dorsal fin is a deep black, the anal fin blackish red the pelvic fins reddish. At spawning time the male changes color as represented in the photograph. Environment Quietly flowing, flat stretches of water; plenty of room needed in an aquarium. Temperature 68-82 “F (20-28 °C); for breeding 77-82 F (25-28 °C). pH: around 7. Water hardness: soft water; at best use old water, replacing part of it with fresh water regularly. Illumination and substrate: plenty of light a shallow covering of floating plants and ample vegetati n (half to two-thirds of tank area); a layer of humus should be left on the bottom.
Feeding Omnivorous, with a healthy appetite. Biology Behavior: a lively fish, constantly active, found at any depth. Reproduction: breeding is very simple and productive; but the fish are egg-eaters. Compatibility: good for keeping with other barbs and similar fishe
