Golden Belly Barb

Alternative names; Lemon Fin Barb, Diamond Shark, Golden Belly Barb
Synonyms; Barbus daruphani
Sexing; Very difficult to visually sex.
Origin; Found in Asia in the Maeklong, Mekong and Chao Phraya basins on the Malay Peninsula.

Tank compatibility
This fish is relatively sociable so does best kept in groups of at least 3-4 or more. May eat smaller fish so keep with similar sized robust tank mates only.
Diet
Almost anything. Will accept dry, frozen and live foods, and will also appreciate some vegetable matter in the diet. Will occasionally eat plants in the aquarium.
Feeding regime
Once to three times daily. Has a bottomless appetite so feed with caution.
Environment Specifics
Plenty of open swimming space is needed for this fish, which will thrash about if frightened of surprised. Plants may be eaten.
Behaviour
A very active, large shoaling species.
Hypsibarbus wetmorei Identification
There are many similar fish, but these fish aren't common in the aquarium trade. Can be distinguished from the Tinfoil Barb by the orange/yellow fins in the Lemon-Fin, and the Red fins in Tinfoils.