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 |