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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Puntius ticto |
| Common Name: |
Odessa Barb, Ticto barb |
| Size: |
Up to 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Habitat: |
ASIA: Found in the upper Mekong, Salween, Irrawaddy,
Meklong and upper Chao Phraya river basins. |
| Min Tank Size: |
30 gallons for a school. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. Will eat anything. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, lively. Keep in schools of at least six. |
| Water: |
Temperature 72 to 84°F (22 – 29°C) pH range: 6.5 – 7.0; dH range:
3 - 10 |
| Care: |
Easy, needs open swimming space. |
| Communities: |
Good, Likes to school. Not as nippy as most barbs. |
| Suitability: |
Good with similar size fish and a large enough aquarium. |
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