Barbus roloffi (Roloffi bearded)

Roloffi bearded fish is a freshwater fish that belongs to the Cyprinidae family. He is from rivers and streams from West Africa, mainly in Cameroon and Chad. Roloffi bearded fish is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 10 and 12 centimeters in length. It has a cylindrical body and slightly compressed laterally, with a wide head and a protractile mouth located at the lower end of the body. Roloffi bearded fish is generally silver gray in color, with black spots on the body and fins, and black stripes on the head.

Roloffi bearded fish is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group in the shallow waters of rivers and streams. It is generally active during the day and feeds mainly on small invertebrates, aquatic plants and algae. Roloffi bearded fish is a peaceful fish that generally does not pose problems in community aquariums, but it can be a little shy and may have trouble coexisting with more aggressive or larger fish.

The bearded fish Roloffi is an oviparous fish, that is to say that it lays eggs rather than giving birth to young. Reproduction generally occurs during the rainy season, when hydrological conditions are favorable. The Roloffi bearded female generally lays between 200 and 500 eggs, which are incubated by the female until hatching.