Puntius arulius
| Common Names: | Arulius Barb Longfin Barb |
| Synonyms: | Barbus arulius Systomus arulius |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Eastern India. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with normal and vegetable flakes or live foods. Keep some larger broad leaved plants in the tank. Regular water changes are necessary. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 12cm (4.7") Female: 12cm (4.7") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | At spawning time the male has small white spots around its mouth in much the same way as a Goldfish. The males have longer dorsal fins. |
| Breeding: | Hard to breed. More information coming soon. |
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| Comments: | Best kept in schools. |
| Main Colours: | Green, White, Black |
| Markings: | Spots Large |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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