| 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 |
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