Swamp barb
The swamp barb, also known as chola barb, is a species of tropical freshwater fish belonging to the subfamily Cyprininae of the family Cyprinidae. It originates in inland waters in Asia, and is found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
Description
Swamp barbs will grow in length up to and weigh up to.Habitat
It is found in streams, rivers, canals, mangroves, marshes, swamps, ponds, and inundated fields, mainly in shallow water. They live in a tropical climate in water with a 6.0 - 6.5 pH, a water hardness of 8 - 15 dGH, and a temperature range of. It feeds on worms, benthic crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.Breeding
The swamp barb is an open water, substrate egg-scatterer, and adults do not guard the eggs.During breeding time, the males display very prominent red bands, which lasts for around two days, while females display red stripes which last around 5 hours.