Family: | CYPRINIDAE |
Species: |
Puntius pentazona |
Common Name: |
Fiveband barb, Hexazon Barb. |
Size: | Up to 2 inches (5 cm) |
Habitat: | MASIA: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia. |
Min Tank Size: | At least 30 gallons for a school of six. |
Diet: | Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, live food and sinking pellets. |
Behavior: | Peaceful when in a school. |
Water: | Temperature 74°F to 84°F (23-29°C), pH: 5.0 to 6.0, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 – 12.0 |
Care: | Easy. |
Communities: | Good with fish of similar size. Like most barbs they may nip if not in a school. |
Suitability: | Good |