Hampala Barb (Hampala macrolepidota)
Fish in the family Cyprinidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameHampala macrolepidota
FamilyCyprinidae
Also known asSebarau, Adonis Pla, Jungle Perch Barb
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentAggressive
Dietcarnivore
Adult size27 in
Minimum tank size300 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 5-18 dGH
Appearance
Streamlined silver body with a bold dark vertical bar mid-body and red-edged forked tail; predatory profile.
Difficulty and care for the Hampala Barb
Hard
Origin and habitat
Southeast Asia (Mekong, Chao Phraya, Malay Archipelago)
Keeper notes
A large predatory barb that hunts fish; aggressive feeder unsuitable for community tanks. For specialist monster-fish keepers only.
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