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Fish Database: Melon Barb - Puntius fasciatus

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 4/5
Sociability rating: 8/10
Area of tank: Middle, bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 5.5-7.5, vs,s,m
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live
Minimum tank size: 90cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 3

Fish fact file

Family: Cyprinidae (Carps & Minnows)
Synonyms: Barbus fasciatus, Puntius fasciatus fasciatus, Cirrhinus fasciatus, Puntius melanampyx, Puntius melanampyx melanampyx, Labeo melanampyx, Barbus melanampyx, Puntius melanampyx pradhani
Other common names: Banded Barb
Origin: Southeast Asia; Malay penninsula, Indonesia
Natural habitat: Flowing river waters
Size: 15cm
Behavior: Lively, timid, shoaling
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 6-6.5, very soft to soft
Sexing: Males are smaller and more slender

Fish code No.0114

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The Melon Barb is an active, but initially timid, medium sized barb ideal for a community of other barbs or similar sized fish. These fish should be kept in groups and provided with open swimming spaces as well as hiding spots and some vegetation around the tanks edges. The fish develops a mild pinky yellow body colour, hence the name 'melon' barb.

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