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Banded Barb
Banded Barb
Species	"Puntius fasciatus"
Difficulty	Moderate
Size	4.724 in 12 cm (4.7")
pH	6.0 - 6.5
Temp.	295.928 K 22.778 °C 532.67 °R 299.261 K 26.111 °C 538.67 °R73 -79 °F (22.8-26.1°C)
Water Hardness	10-14 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	2-5 years

Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Other Scientific Names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

[edit] Alternative names

Banded Barb, Striped Barb, Lined Barb

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Barbus fasciatus

[edit] Sexing

Males have darker bands and smaller bodies. Females tent to be larger.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Middle-Bottom

[edit] Diet

Feed with vegetable based flakes.

[edit] Feeding regime

Unfussy eater

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs a large aquarium with plenty of swimming space. Plant they tank densely

[edit] Behaviour

Timid/Mild. The Striped Barb should be kept in schools.

[edit] Identification

Gold body color with 5 black bands running horizontally along the body.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase