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Banded or Lined Barb

Family:	CYPRINIDAE
Species:	Puntius johorensis
Common Name:	Striped barb, Banded or Lined Barb.
Size:	Up to 4.75 in (12 cm)
Habitat:	SE. ASIA: Streams and rivers in Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra
Min Tank Size:	At least 55 gallons for a school of six.
Diet:	Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, live food and pellets.
Behavior:	Peaceful and active schooling fish.
Water:	Temperature 73ºF to 79ºF (23-26°C), pH: 6.0 to 6.6, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 - 12.0
Care:	Easy to keep and breed.
Communities:	Ok with similar types. Needs a large aquarium.
Suitability:	Good
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