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Drape Fin Barb
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Buy live freshwater aquarium tropical fish, also known as Oreichthys crenuchoides, now available online for delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and rest of the UAE.... ( Read More )
A unique and less common species which especially stands out during the mating rituals, where males display their beautiful fins and special colors when kept in an ideal condition. This fish is not for beginners and should be researched prior to provide them an ideal environment where their best features can be experienced.
Mature males have larger yellow dorsal fins with an attractive spotted pattern whereas females will have shorter dorsal fins as shown in the second image on this page.
The Drape Fin Barb is a slower swimming fish that is not suitable for heavily stocked community aquariums with larger species due to their small size and sensitivity, they are best kept in a planted aquarium as a group of at least 8 to 10 to enjoy their best color and behavior.
Suitable tank mates includes smaller tetras and micro fish along with peaceful bottom feeders and cleaners.
Fish Size Guide:
The 'Maximum Size' outlined below is the length this fish can reach as a full grown adult. For the actual size please use the select menu above.
Discus.ae prefers younger stock for their better ability to adapt to new water parameters and higher tolerance against transport. On rare occasions you may receive larger specimens when small fish are unavailable, however the smallest should be expected unless the size is noted as "Large" or "Adult".
Species Information:
- Scientific Name:
- Oreichthys crenuchoides
- Size:
- 3.5 to 5 cm
- Temperature:
- 23 °C to 29 °C
- pH Range:
- 6.0 to 7.5
- Origin:
- India
- Stendker Discus:
- Non-Compatible
- Dwarf Shrimps:
- Non-Compatible
Notice:
Live animals are not manufactured products, sizes may vary and colors will be faded upon delivery from transport. Shipping Policy and Terms & Conditions must be read before placing an order.
Dry goods are dispatched daily and can take 1 to 5 working days to arrive.
Live fish, live plants, and frozen food require 2 to 7 working days or more due to special handling requirements. Delivery to Distant areas (Out of city and over 30 km radius) requires to be inquired by contacting our customer service before the order is placed.
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There is strictly no replacement, return, or refund on any live animal and no guarantee or warranty on all livestocks after adding them to your aquarium. DOA (Dead On Arrival) must be notified immediately with proof and will be rewarded with a replacement or credit note.
All our live stocks are thoroughly tested and quarantined before packing and guaranteed to arrive free of tapeworms or diseases.
Tropical fish and inverts must be expected to lose color during transport and will arrive pale or white, a proper environment and diet is needed to regain coloration.
Any death or illnss of live animals after being added to an aquarium cannot be replaced or refunded. If such problems are encountered then it is connected to aquarium conditions or noncompatible tank mates (e.g. mixing with fish or plants from other sources).
Fish acclimation to a new aquarium is the sole responsibility of the buyer and not the Discus.ae delivery team.
Brand: Discus.ae
