Lined Barb Care Guide
Desmopuntius johorensis
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.0 cm / 4.7"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts flake foods, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
A peaceful schooling fish, ideal for community tanks with similarly sized peaceful fish.
Good to Know
Lined Barbs are known for their active schooling behavior and striking horizontal stripes.
Gender Differences
Males tend to have brighter colors and a slimmer body.
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