Brook Barbel
NameBrook Barbel
Scientific NameBarbus meridionalis
Common NamesBrook Barbel, Southern Barbel
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginSouthern Europe, France, Spain, Italy, Balkan Peninsula
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-72
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate barbs, Larger loaches, Temperate dace, Minnows
Description
The Brook Barbel is a slender, bottom-dwelling fish characterized by its mottled brown and black coloration, providing excellent camouflage in its natural habitat. It possesses two pairs of prominent barbels around its mouth, which it uses to forage for food. This species thrives in clear, well-oxygenated rivers and streams.
