Puntius johorensis
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Common Names:
| Banded Barb
Lined Barb
Striped Barb |
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Synonyms:
| Barbus eugrammus
Barbus tetrazona johorensis
Puntius eugrammus
Systomus johorensis |
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Distribution:
| Asia; Malaysia. |
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Main Ecosystem:
| Stream; Stream |
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Temperament:
| Timid; Timid, peaceful.
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Care:
| Feed with vegetable based flakes. Needs a large aquarium with plent of swimming room. Plant they tank densely. The Striped Barb should be kept in schools.
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Potential Size:
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Male: 12cm
(4.7")
Female: 12cm
(4.7")
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Water Region:
| Middle Bottom; Middle-Bottom |
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Activity:
| Diurnal; Diurnal |
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Gender:
| Males have darker bands and smaller bodies. In picture: Male above, Female below.
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Breeding:
| Use acid water, pH 6.0, and a temperature of 25°C. Make sure the tank is densly planted. Feed the fish as they spawn so they don't eat their eggs. Remove the parents after spawning for the same reason.
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Comments:
| Easy to keep and breed. Good for beginners.
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Markings:
| Striped Horizontal |
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