Filament Barb

Filament Barb

Dawkinsia filamentosa

Also known as: Blackspot Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Attractive Indian barb with a prominent black spot near the tail and iridescent scales. Mature males develop elongated dorsal fin filaments.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

68–77°F
20–25°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

4–6 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a spacious tank as it grows fairly large. Keep in groups of 6+. Males develop impressive dorsal filaments when mature.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter.

Compatible Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10"

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