Barbus fasciatus (Bearded)

The bearded fish fasciatus is a freshwater fish from the cyprinid family. It is also known as zebred fish or catfish with blue strips. This fish is native to West Africa, where it is commonly found in rivers, lakes and rivers.

The bearded fasciatus fish has an elongated and slender shape, with a wide head and a body covered with scales. Its color varies depending on the environment in which it lives, but it is generally gray or brown with blue or black strips on the body. These bands are more pronounced in males than in females. The bearded fasciatus can reach a length of 30 centimeters, although most individuals measure approximately 20 centimeters.

The bearded fish fasciatus is an omnivorous fish that feeds on small insects, crustaceans and aquatic plants. It can also feed on small fish, although this is not common in nature. Le Barbus fasciatus is a gregarious fish that lives in a group and feeds in a group.

The bearded fish fasciatus is a relatively easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium, although it needs a space large enough to swim and move freely.