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Mystacoleucus lepturus

Longtail Barb, Lepturus Minnow
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5
dGH
2–10 ppm
Size
9.5 cm
Tank
150 L
Mystacoleucus lepturus is an active, schooling fish that requires ample swimming space. They are peaceful and do well in a community tank setup with similarly sized fish. Provide plenty of natural vegetation and driftwood for hiding spots to recreate their natural environment.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–10 ppm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
9.5 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
150 L

Distribution

China,Laos,Thailand,Vietnam.