Order Cypriniformes ( Cypriniformes )
Family Cyprinidae ( Cyprinidae )
Genus Hypsibarbus — Hypsibarbus.
— Hypsibarbus pierrei [Sauvage, 1880]. Synonym: Barbodes, Barbus, Puntius pierrei. (English: Big Scale Shark). Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos. 30 cm. Inhabits standing and slow-flowing water bodies with a dark, silted bottom. Body is deep and elongated. Mouth is inferior. Large eyes are located on the head. The fish is colored silver with a dark border at the base of the large scales. Fins are yellowish. Caudal fin is two-lobed.
Large, active fish that attract aquarists’ attention not so much by the brightness of their coloration, but by the dynamism and cohesion of group movements. An ideal object for a spacious (at least 150 liters), sparsely decorated aquarium with peaceful tank mates. They love open space, bright light, and clean water. They look best against a dark substrate and background. As additional decorations, several large stones, driftwood, synthetic grass, or live plants with a strong root system and tough foliage can be used.
Frequent and substantial water changes, efficient filtration, water current, and aeration if necessary. Diet: any frozen, flake, and pellet foods, with mandatory inclusion of plant-based products in the diet. Reaches sexual maturity at the age of 6-8 months. T 20-25°С; dH 10-20°; pH around 7.
— Lemon Fin Barb, Diamond Shark — Hypsibarbus wetmorei [Smith, 1931]. Synonym: Barbus beasleyi, daruphani; Puntius beasleyi, daruphani, wetmorei. (English: Diamond Shark, Golden Belly Barb, Lemon Fin Barb). Malay Peninsula, Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins. 20-25 cm. The body shape of this species is asymmetrical, with the smooth curve of the dorsal surface dropping sharply at the beginning of the dorsal fin.
Silver with a dark reticulation at the base of large scales. Coloration changes with age from yellowish-green to silvery-gray, sometimes with a brown tint. Scales have dark edges, creating a net-like pattern. Paired, pectoral, and anal fins are bright yellow. Young fish are characterized by a swollen front part of the head. There are four barbels.
In the aquarium, it requires plenty of swimming space. Keep in a group of 4-5 individuals. Tank mates should be similarly peaceful and calm aquarium fish species. A school of lemon fin barbs attracts attention with the cohesion and dynamism of group movements. Looks very striking against a dark background. As additional decorations, a few pieces of driftwood or large stones, as well as tough-leaved aquarium plants, can be used.
Loves bright lighting and clean water. Aeration and powerful filtration are required, as well as regular water changes. Can be fed with live, frozen, or dry, pellet or flake foods. Plant-based products must be additionally introduced into the diet. Sexual maturity occurs at the age of 6-8 months. dH 6-15°; pH around 7; T 20-24°С.
Laubuca caeruleostigmata, dadiburjori, laubuca.
Garra cambodgiensis, flavatra, rufa. 
