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Family:	CYPRINIDAE
Species:	Puntius pentazona
Common Name:	Fiveband barb, Hexazon Barb.
Size:	Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
Habitat:	MASIA: Malay Peninsula to Sumatra, Indonesia.
Min Tank Size:	At least 30 gallons for a school of six.
Diet:	Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, live food and sinking pellets.
Behavior:	Peaceful when in a school.
Water:	Temperature 74ºF to 84ºF (23-29°C), pH: 5.0 to 6.0, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 5.0 - 12.0
Care:	Easy.
Communities:	Good with fish of similar size. Like most barbs they may nip if not in a school.
Suitability:	Good
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