Clown barb
Barbodes everetti
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Recommended tank
- 150 L
- Maximum size
- 14 cm
- Temperature
- 23–28 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 6
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The clown barb comes from Borneo and is one of the larger, more colourful barbs: an orange-red body with a scattering of irregular black blotches, which together with its solid build makes it a striking presence among the smaller barbs.
Its temperament matches its size: it's boisterous and a touch bolder than average, and can nip fins on slow, veil-tailed tankmates. Keep it in a proper group in a roomy tank with sturdy planting, since a small group or too little space actually makes it more tense and aggressive towards its own kind.
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