Enteromius aboinensis

Enteromius aboinensis

Enteromius aboinensis is a peaceful schooling fish. You should keep a group of at least 10-12.  The aquarium should be planted densely on the sides and background because they need hiding places. In the middle, you should leave a lot of free swimming space.

This species was first described in 1911 by Boulenger.

Synonym: Barbus aboinensis.

Diet

They are omnivorous. You should give them e great variety of live, frozen and dry food.

Breeding Enteromius aboinensis

Not much is known about breeding Enteromius aboinensis in an aquarium. They spawn between fine-leaved plants. As the parents eat their own eggs you must remove them after spawning.

Author

Jan Bukkems – Aquavisie

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Ariel Bornstein

Last Updated on 3 June 2022 by John