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Characteristics
Length
Up to 10.5 cm
Body shape
Streamlined
Care
Group
At least 6 together
Smallest aquarium
112 liters
Diet
Missing

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Behavior
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
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Water values
Temperature
Tolerates24–26 °C
pH
Tolerates6.5–7
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Smallest tank
55 cm55 cm37 cm
112 liters55 × 37 × 55 cmBased on 6 fish
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Range
Native

Lives wild in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, and 4 more countries.

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More about the species

Description

Inhabits the middle-depth area of streams, ponds and tanks. Occurs in shallow and relatively deep areas of streams, both in still and relatively fast-flowing waters. Form shoals with 15-30 individuals. Spawns at dusk or dawn in shallow water with about 30 eggs scattered at a time; egg hatch within 24 hours. Feeds mainly on insects, but also takes plants. Rarely seen in markets, probably used to make prahoc. Occasionally imported in the aquarium trade. Popular for ornamental purposes.

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Other scientific names

  • Chela huae
  • Chela labauca
  • Chela labuca
  • Chela laubuca
  • Chela laubuca lankensis
  • Clupea huae

In other languages

  • Indisk glasbarbe
  • Hohtokölibarbi, Kölibarbi
  • Blue laubuca, Clupeoides hueensis, Hatchetfish, Indian glass fish, Indian glass-barb, Indian hatchet fish, Indian hatchetfish, Winged danio
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Articles

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How many fish can I keep?4 min read

Why "one cm of fish per liter" falls short, and what adult size, schools, territory and swimming zones mean for how many fish a tank can hold.

Velvet and dropsy4 min read

Velvet is a fast-moving parasite. Dropsy is a sign that something is seriously wrong inside the fish. How to recognize them, and what you can do.

How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read

Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.

How to add new fish4 min read

From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.