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Desmopuntius pentazona

Five-banded Barb, Pentazona Barb
Temperature
21–26°C
pH
7–7
dGH
1–5 ppm
Size
5.5 cm
Tank
60 L
Desmopuntius pentazona, the Five-banded Barb, is a peaceful, schooling fish suitable for a community tank. It exhibits vivid orange-red shades with distinctive black vertical bands. This species is relatively hardy, provided water conditions are kept stable and clean. They display active behavior, often exploring their habitat and coexisting well with other gentle species. Adequate swimming space and gentle water current are recommended in their tank setup.

Water parameters

Hardness
1–5 ppm
Temperature
21–26°C
pH
7–7

Tank & size

Fish size
5.5 cm
Tank length
80 cm
Tank volume
60 L

Distribution

Malaysia.