Filamentosa Barb
Filamentosa Barb
The Filamentosa Barb is also called the Mascara Barb or Black Spot Barb, but the true Mascara Barb is a slightly different species called Daw. assimilis. Similar in appearance and behavior, the Mascara Barb is a bit less common and has more color along the lateral line of the body, and male mascara barbs do not sport as long a dorsal fin.
The male Filamentosa Barb gets a lacy long colorful dorsal fin - hence Filamentosa, and color highlights on the body that look like makeup - hence sometimes called the Mascara Barb. These barbs are rare and wild from India and seldom seen in the trade - one reason they are a bit pricey. The good news is that these fish are hardy and adapt well to aquariums.
- Scientific Name: Dawkinsia filamentosus
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Lifespan: 8 Years
- Max size: 3.5 inches
- Food: Flake, live, frozen
- Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches
Original: $31.49
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$11.02
Description
Filamentosa Barb
The Filamentosa Barb is also called the Mascara Barb or Black Spot Barb, but the true Mascara Barb is a slightly different species called Daw. assimilis. Similar in appearance and behavior, the Mascara Barb is a bit less common and has more color along the lateral line of the body, and male mascara barbs do not sport as long a dorsal fin.
The male Filamentosa Barb gets a lacy long colorful dorsal fin - hence Filamentosa, and color highlights on the body that look like makeup - hence sometimes called the Mascara Barb. These barbs are rare and wild from India and seldom seen in the trade - one reason they are a bit pricey. The good news is that these fish are hardy and adapt well to aquariums.
- Scientific Name: Dawkinsia filamentosus
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Lifespan: 8 Years
- Max size: 3.5 inches
- Food: Flake, live, frozen
- Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches
