Tank setup
A minimum 90L aquarium suits Snakeskin Barb. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Temperature
23° - 27 °C
Max size
6 cm
Min tank
90 L
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A blackwater barb patterned with vertical rings rather than the usual bars. Retiring by nature; wants soft acidic water, leaf litter and a group before it will come into the open.
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Everything you need to keep Snakeskin Barb healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 90L aquarium suits Snakeskin Barb. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 5.5–7 and 23–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Snakeskin Barb is omnivore — micro foods, frozen. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Snakeskin Barb is generally peaceful, shy shoaler. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, shy shoaler tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Snakeskin Barb vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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