Pentazona barb

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Pentazona barb

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Common name	Pentazona barb	Photos © Sean Evans
Scientific name	Barbus pentazona
Synonyms	Five banded barb, Barbus/Capoeta pentazona (not valid)
Size	Up to 2" (5cm)
Origin	S.E. Asia: Borneo, Malayan peninsula, Singapore.
Tank setup	Planted tank with plenty of cover for this timid shoaling species. Avoid overly bright lighting, or provide shade.
Compatibility	A peaceful community fish, may be timid in the presence of more boisterous fish. Keep in a shoal.
Temperature	23-26^oC (73-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, slightly acidic preferred (pH 6.5-7), especially for breeding
Feeding	Omnivorous, most foods accepted, but prefers small live/frozen foods.
Sexing	Males tend to be more colourful and are smaller and slimmer than females
Breeding	Typical egg scatterer, but not easy to breed. Maintain the breeding tank at the upper end of the temperature range.
Comments	This fish has a pattern similar to the Tiger barb, but does not share the reputation of that species for fin-nipping, and is therefore a good alternative for the peaceful community tank.