Eight-banded False Barb (Eirmotus octozona)

The Eight-banded False Barb is a peaceful shoaling fish with a slightly timid nature. Ideal aquarium conditions include soft water, vegetation, shaded areas and peaceful tankmates. Avoiding bright lighting and providing a dark substrate will help to give the fish confidence.
Eight banded false barb


The Eight-banded False Barb is a peaceful shoaling fish with a slightly timid nature. Ideal aquarium conditions include soft water, vegetation, shaded areas and peaceful tank mates. Avoiding bright lighting and providing a dark substrate will help to give the fish confidence. The fish is relatively new in the hobby and little information is available regarding breeding and natural habitat conditions. An attractive little fish ideal for soft water planted aquariums with peaceful tank mates.

Eight-banded False Barb Facts

Behaviour : Peaceful, timid, shoaling 
Typical size : 4cm 
Max size : 5cm 
Tank Area : Bottom, middle 
Min Tank Size : 35cm 
Min Number in Tank : 4 
Temp Min : 24℃ Max : 27℃ 
Feeding : Flake, dried, frozen, live foods 
pH Range : 6-7.5 
Hardness : vs,s,m

Family Cyprinidae (Carps & Minnows) | Synonyms N/A | Other names N/A | Origin Southeast Asia | Natural Water Conditions Unknown | Natural Habitat Unknown | Sexing Males are slender.

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