Puntius arulius
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| Arulius Barb | |
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| Arulius Barb | |
| Species | Puntius arulius |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 4.724 in
10-12 cm (3.9-4.7") |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Temp. | 292.15 K 66.2 °F 525.87 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Arulius Barb
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A shoaling fish best kept in groups of 5 or more.
[edit] Diet
- Will accept most flake and pellet food but colours become brilliant when some live/frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms are fed on a regular basis.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Like most tropical fish, one feeding a day is adequate, 2 small feedings are better.
[edit] Environment Specifics
[edit] Behaviour
- Extremely active, fairly peaceful, can be very skittish when the tank lights are off, best to keep a little light in the room so as not to startle them enough to injure themselves.
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Puntius arulius
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Arulius Barb |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cyprinidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 4.724 in (12 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 10 + |
| Maximum pH | 6.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 6 + |
| Minimum temperature | 292.15 K (19 °C, 66.2 °F, 525.87 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Puntius arulius |
