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Red-finned Cyclocheilichthys

Cyclocheilichthys janthochir

Also known as red fin cyclocheilichthys, red-finned barb, borneo red fin barb, cyclocheilichthys janthochir

Red-finned Cyclocheilichthys
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This is a silvery Bornean barb with rows of dark spots along its scales, which form fine lines, and reddish fins. It is an uncommon, active shoaling fish that river tank enthusiasts keep for its natural appearance and its suitability for larger community setups.

Care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Adult size
15 cm
Temperature
22 to 27 °C
pH
6 to 7.5
Smallest tank
400 litres
Keep as
Shoal of 6 or more
Diet
Omnivore: quality sinking pellets, frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp, small invertebrates and some plant matter
Swims
Middle of the tank
Lifespan
5 to 10 years
Water
Freshwater
Wild range
Borneo (Kapuas, Rajang and other river basins in Indonesia and Malaysia)

Breeding

It scatters its eggs and gives no parental care. Breeding in home aquariums has rarely, if ever, been recorded.

Good to know

It grows fairly large and is a strong swimmer, so it needs a long tank with good flow and plenty of oxygen. Wild-caught fish can be mistaken for other Cyclocheilichthys species.