Black spot barbs

[Fizzler]

My mother has 3 of these fish and she wants to get rid of them. I want to take them but I can’t find much online about them. If anyone can answer a few questions about them for me I’d be truly great full. I have a 55 gallon tank with 7 Corydoras, would the barbs attack them? These barbs are about 5-6 inches long. Also I have live plants and my concern is that they might eat my plants, are they plant eaters ? Thank you for any help !

 

[charliebankston]

Black-spot barb - Puntius filamentosus

Scientific name:*Puntius filamentosus
Common name:*Black-spot barb
Family:*Cyprinidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 13 - 15 cm (5.12 - 5.91 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 7
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 5 - 10°N (89.29 - 178.57ppm)
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Recommended temperature: 20 - 24 °C (68 - 75.2°F)
The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning
Where the species comes from: South Asia
Temperament to its own species: peaceful
Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful
Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Food and feeding

Black-spot barbs are not fussy eaters. They will accept quality flakes and blood worm or brine shrimp should be offered as a treat.

Origin

South East India; Black-spot barbs are native in the Kaveri River basin.

- from Aquafish.net

 

[charliebankston]

Another thing I read said the bigger the shoal the more calm they are. And I didn't specifically read this, but since they are omnivores they may nibble on plants or like most fish, eat any fish that fits in their mouths