Border Barb
NameBorder Barb
Scientific NameBarbus trevelyani
Common NamesBorder Barb, Eastern Cape Redfin
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSouth Africa, Eastern Cape
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)64-75
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful, cool-water cyprinids, Small peaceful tetras, Corydoras catfish, Dwarf cichlids (if temperature matches)
Description
The Border Barb is a slender, silvery fish with a distinctive dark lateral stripe, native to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is a peaceful, schooling species that prefers cool, clear, and well-oxygenated water. This species is critically endangered in the wild.
