{"id":2058,"date":"2026-02-16T23:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/barbel-barbus-barbus-10cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:06:20","slug":"barbel-barbus-barbus-10cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=barbel-barbus-barbus-10cm","title":{"rendered":"Barbel Barbus Barbus 10cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Barbel Barbus Barbus 10cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Barbel, Barbus barbus, is a distinctive freshwater fish known for its elongated body, four barbels (whisker-like structures) near its mouth, and overall bronze to olive-green coloration. It can grow up to 30 inches, making it a sizable addition to larger aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Native to Europe and Asia, the Barbel thrives in fast-flowing, clear rivers and streams. It is particularly common in the Danube and Rhine river systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Omnivorous by nature, the Barbel adapts well to a variety of diets. In captivity, they should be fed a mix of high-quality sinking pellets, live or frozen foods like bloodworms or brine shrimp, and vegetable matter to ensure balanced nutrition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Barbels do best with similar-sized, non-aggressive fish. Ideal tank mates include larger cyprinids, loaches, and some types of catfish. Avoid housing them with small or overly timid species, as Barbels can be boisterous.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Generally peaceful towards similarly sized fish, Barbels may display territorial behavior, especially during breeding. Providing ample space and hiding spots can mitigate aggression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suited for intermediate to experienced aquarists. Their size and need for a current in the tank make them less ideal for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 10-20\u00b0C (50-68\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.0-8.0<\/li>\n<li>Water hardness: Moderate to hard<\/li>\n<li>Flow: Moderate to strong current required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular water changes and efficient filtration are essential to replicate their natural riverine habitat. A large, well-oxygenated aquarium with plenty of hiding places and a gravel substrate will help create an ideal environment for the Barbel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barbel Barbus Barbus 10cm Overview: The Barbel, Barbus barbus, is a distinctive freshwater fish known for its elongated body, four barbels (whisker-like structures) near its mouth, and overall bronze to olive-green coloration. It can grow up to 30 inches, making it a sizable addition to larger aquariums. Origin: Native to Europe and Asia, the Barbel [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2057,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[55],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2058","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-pond-river-fish","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/2058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2058"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2058"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}