Puntius johorensis

Common Names:

Banded Barb
Lined Barb
Striped Barb

Synonyms:

Barbus eugrammus
Barbus tetrazona johorensis
Puntius eugrammus
Systomus johorensis

Family:

Cyprinidae

Category:

Cyprinids

Distribution:

Asia; Malaysia.

Main Ecosystem:

Stream; Stream

Temperament:

Timid; Timid, peaceful.

Diet:

Ominvore; Ominvore

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.

pH:

6 - 6.5

Temperature:

23°C - 26°C

73°F - 79°F

Hardness:

10 dH - 14 dH

Potential Size:

Male: 12cm (4.7")
Female: 12cm (4.7")

Water Region:

Middle, Bottom; Middle-Bottom

Activity:

Diurnal; Diurnal

Gender:

Males have darker bands and smaller bodies. In picture: Male above, Female below.

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.

Variants:

Comments:

Easy to keep and breed. Good for beginners.

Main Colours:

Markings:

Striped Horizontal

Mouth:

Not Specified

Tail:

Not Specified

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