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Black-Spot Filament Barb -- Puntius filamentosus

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    BLACK-SPOT FILAMENT BARB

    Origins:Asia, occuring in the mountain streams in south and southwestern India, as well as in Sri Lanka.
    Size: 6"
    Diet:Prepared foods and livefoods.
    Water:Temperature 68-75F;soft (50-100 mg/l) and acidic (pH 6.0)
    Temperament:Peaceful and social.

    The scientific name of this barb derives from the long filaments that develop on the dorsal rays of the mature male. In spawning condition, the male develops small white spots on its face. These barbs should be kept as a shoal, so they require relatively large aquariums. As with other barbs, Black-Spot Filament Barbs are more likely to spawn successfully if the sexes are seperated beforehand.
    Each female will produce as many as 1, 000 eggs.
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    MOD_Dawn, Jul 11, 2009
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