



Synonyms : Barbus fasciatus, Cirrhinus fasciatus, Dravidia fasciata, Puntius fasciatus, P. f. fasciatus
Distribution: India.
Maximum Size: 15cm (5.9")
Temperature: 22-26°C
Water Parameters: Soft and slightly acidic is best long-term. pH: 5.5-7.0, dH: up to 12 degrees.
Compatibility: Community with no long-finned fish
Lighting: No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism: Mature females are fuller bodied. Mature males often display brighter colours.
Feeding : Flake, granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods
Melon Barbs are a striking species, suitable for tanks 48" long or more. Due to their shoaling nature, they must be kept in groups of 6 or more of their own kind. In the wild, Melon barbs are found in moderately fast flowing waters, so the aquarium should incorporate a decent flow rate and good levels of oxygenation. An open swimming space should be provided in the centre of the aquarium, along with a good amount of plant cover (robust species) at the sides and along the back of the tank. New additions can be a little shy, but given the conditions described here, they will settle in fairly quickly. Melon Barbs, once settled, are lively and not particularly aggressive; however, they should not be kept alongside fancy long-finned fish as they will prove too much of a temptation. Adult specimens should not be kept with tiny fish or fry. These active fish make great companions for other medium sized Barbs, medium-large sized Danios/Devarios, many species of Botia (loach), medium-sized peaceful cichlids etc.
Feeding
Flake, green flake, slow-sinking pellets, spinach, cucumber, and frozen foods such as mosquito larvae, brineshrimp, Mysis shrimp etc. Will eat soft-leaved plants.
Breeding
A separate breeding aquarium should be set up with soft water, a substrate of marbles and plenty of fine-leaved plants. The temperature should be set at 26-27 °C and filtration provided by a gentle air-driven sponge filter (with mature sponge). The well-conditioned fish should be acclimatised across carefully, and the coverslides tightly shut as spawning can be a very active affair. The first rays of morning sunlight often trigger the fish into spawning, where the eggs will be scattered over the plants and marbles. The parent fish will be hungry and should be removed as soon as spawning has ceased, otherwise they will begin to predate on the eggs.
Size: 0.5" Approx.
Note: All Size mentioned is approximate. Fish size may differ on dispatch.
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