Carnatic Carp - Barbodes carnaticus
By: Jacko
Species Name: Barbodes carnaticus
Common Names: Carnatic Carp
Synonyms: Barbus carnaticus, Puntius carnaticus
Family: Cyprinidae
Order: Cypriniformes
Class: Actinopergye
Max Size: 60 cm / 24 inches
Environment: Fresh Water
Origin: India, Asia.
Temperament: Carnatic Carp (Barbodes carnaticus) is a rather timid species. Spends a lot of their time hidden.
Company: Can be kept with other large friendly species.
Water Parameters: pH , temperature 22-25 ° C / 72-77 ° F
Aquarium Setup: Found in pools in rapid rivers and streams, so fast moving water is preferred. Wood that stimulates submerged branches or roots are also appreciated as this fish likes to hide under sunken roots and rocks. Best kept in unplanted tanks.
Feeding: The Carnatic Carp (Barbodes carnaticus) is primarily a herbivoric species and eats nuts, seeds, fruit, and fallen leaves in the wild. They should be provided with a similar diet in an aquarium.
Breeding: We have no info on Carnatic Carp (Barbodes carnaticus) breeding in aquarium. In they wild they spawn in rivers during the monsoon season.