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Dawkinsia exclamatio

Exclamation Barb
Temperature
19–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5
dGH
2–10 ppm
Size
10 cm
Tank
80 L
Dawkinsia exclamatio, commonly known as the Exclamation Barb, is renowned for its sparkling silver body accented by a distinct black stripe, resembling an exclamation mark, making it popular among aquarists. This species is peaceful and can be kept in community tanks with other similarly sized and peaceful fish. They are schooling fish, requiring groups for optimal social behavior, and are known to be robust eaters thriving on a variety of diets, including flake, frozen, and live foods.

Water parameters

Hardness
2–10 ppm
Temperature
19–25°C
pH
7.5–7.5

Tank & size

Fish size
10 cm
Tank length
45 cm
Tank volume
80 L

Distribution

India.

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