Mascara Barb

Mascara Barb

Dawkinsia assimilis

Also known as: Malabar Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Handsome Indian barb with a bold dark blotch behind the eye resembling mascara. Silvery body with iridescent green tones and red-tinged fins.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

68–77°F
20–25°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a spacious, well-oxygenated tank with some current. Keep in groups of 6+. Prefers slightly cooler temperatures.

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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