| Family: | CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Puntius johorensis |
| Common Name: |
Striped barb, Banded or Lined Barb. |
| Size: | Up to 4.75 in (12 cm) |
| Habitat: | SE. ASIA: Streams and rivers in Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra |
| Min Tank Size: | At least 55 gallons for a school of six. |
| Diet: | Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, live food and pellets. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful and active schooling fish. |
| Water: | Temperature 73°F to 79°F (23-26°C), pH: 6.0 to 6.6, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 – 12.0 |
| Care: | Easy to keep and breed. |
| Communities: | Ok with similar types. Needs a large aquarium. |
| Suitability: | Good |
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