Barbus cumingi (Bearded of Ceylon)

Le Barbus Cumingi is a fish from running and shallow waters in the Luzon region, in the Philippines. It belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which includes many species of catfish. Le Barbus Cumingi is a fish of small to medium size, generally measuring between 5 and 10 cm long. It has a compressed body laterally and is covered with smooth scales. Its color is generally gray to brown with darker spots on the back and fins.

Le Barbus Cumingi is a gregarious fish that lives in benches in the shallow and common waters of rivers and streams. It feeds mainly on small invertebrates which he finds in sandy or muddy bottom. Le Barbus Cumingi is a peaceful fish that does not pose a problem for other species and can be maintained in community aquarium with other fish of similar size.

Le Barbus Cumingi is often used as an ornamental fish in aquariums, due to its beautiful color and its gregarious personality. However, it is important to provide it with an aquarium adapted to its needs, with a filter to maintain clean water and a sandy or muddy substrate to allow it to dig and hide. In general, Le Barbus Cumingi is a robust and easy -to -keep fish in aquarium, but it is important to provide it with adequate diet and control ammonia and nitrite levels in the water to avoid any health problems.