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| Maximum Size | 25.0cm / 9.84inches |
General Description
Hemibarbus Longirostris, commonly known as Garras Crossocheilus Tanichthys, belongs to the Cyprinidae family within the order Cypriniformes. This species can reach a maximum size of 25.0cm and is native to far eastern Asia, including northeastern China, southeastern Russia, the Korean peninsula, and Japan.
Aquarium Setup
The aquarium setup for Hemibarbus Longirostris should mimic its natural habitat. It should include clear, well-oxygenated water with substrates of sand, gravel, rock, or mud. Providing areas with slower-moving waters and spaces for the fish to form schools just above the substrate is essential. (See table for additional details)
Behaviour
In their natural habitat, Hemibarbus Longirostris are predominantly riverine fish that exhibit schooling behavior. They prefer to inhabit slower-moving sections of rivers and tend to stay close to the substrate.
Feeding and Diet
Wild Hemibarbus Longirostris individuals are known to feed on benthic crustaceans, insects, molluscs, and other macroinvertebrates. In an aquarium setting, they can be fed a diet that includes high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods suitable for omnivorous species.
Reproduction & Dimorphism
Information on the specific reproduction and dimorphism characteristics of Hemibarbus Longirostris is currently limited.
Habitat and Distribution
These fish inhabit rivers in far eastern Asia, with a distribution that includes northeastern China, southeastern Russia, the Korean peninsula, and Japan. The type locality for Hemibarbus Longirostris is 'Chong-ju, South Korea'.