
Barilius vagra
Barilius vagra is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 15.6 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 18–26 °C.
- Size
- 15.6 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
Hardness2–12 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyCyprinidae
- GenusBarilius
- SpeciesBarilius vagra
Quick answers
- Barilius vagra size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 15.6 cm (total length).
- Barilius vagra tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 60 cm.
- Barilius vagra water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
- Barilius vagra: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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