Species Name: Barbus congicus

Common Names: Congo barb

Synonyms: Barbus pumilus

Family: Cyprinidae

Order: Cypriniformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 7½ cm / 3 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Africa

Temperament: Congo barb (Barbus congicus) is a fast moving peaceful species. This species should always be kept in schools.

Company:  Congo barb (Barbus congicus) is suitable for community aquariums with other fast moving species such as other barbs.

Water Parameters: pH 7 , temperature 24-27ºC ° C / 75.2-80.6 ° F

Aquarium Setup: Congo barb (Barbus congicus) should be kept in a tank that is densely planted along the sides but still offers a lot of open space to swim in the middle of the tank. It is a fast moving species.

Feeding: Congo barb (Barbus congicus) will accept most food types when kept in aquarium including flake food. Make sure to give them a varied diet.

Breeding: Congo barb (Barbus congicus) is not too hard to breed. Use a separate breeding aquarium and remove the parents from the tank once the eggs are laid. It is wise to use marbles on the bottom of the tank to protect the eggs from their hungry parents.