Fish Species
Five-banded Barb
Desmopuntius pentazona
About
A peaceful Southeast Asian barb with five vertical dark bands. It is more reserved than Tiger Barbs and does best in a planted aquarium with subdued lighting and a group of at least eight.
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Classification
Scientific Name
Desmopuntius pentazona
Origin Region
Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo
Water Type
freshwater
Diet
Omnivore
Care Difficulty
Intermediate
Max Size
5 cm | 2.0 in
Water Requirements
Southeast AsiaTemperature
24–28°C
pH
6–7.5
GH Hardness
3–12dGH
KH Alkalinity
2–8dKH
Min Tank Size
60L