Raiamas buchholzi
NameRaiamas buchholzi
Scientific NameRaiamas buchholzi
Common NamesBuchholz's Raiamas, African Trout Barb
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginWest Africa, Central Africa, Congo River Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger African Cichlids, Synodontis Catfish, Other similarly sized, robust barbs, Larger Rainbowfish
Description
Raiamas buchholzi, also known as the African Trout Barb, is a predatory and active freshwater fish native to West and Central Africa. It has a streamlined body and can grow quite large, requiring a spacious aquarium with robust tankmates. This species is known for its energetic swimming and can be semi-aggressive, especially towards smaller fish.
