Malabar Baril tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.

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Malabar Baril

Barilius gatensis

The Malabar Baril (Barilius gatensis) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 15 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–26 °C.

Size: 15 cmtotal length
Temperature: 18–26 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 150 × 60 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature18–26 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–10 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Public aquariums only

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusBarilius
SpeciesBarilius gatensis

Quick answers

Malabar Baril size: how big does it get?: It grows to 15 cm (total length).
Malabar Baril tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.
Malabar Baril water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–10 °dGH.
Malabar Baril: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.