Five-banded Barb
Desmopuntius pentazona
Beginner
Freshwater
Peaceful and gregarious. Should be kept in groups of six or more. Colors become more vivid in schools. Compatible with similarly sized fish.
Cyprinidae
Max Size
5.0 cm (2")
Min Tank
40 L (11 gal)
Min Group
6+
Diet
Omnivore - balanced diet
Water Parameters
Temperature
21.0-26.0°C
70-79°F
pH
4.0-7.0
Hardness (dGH)
5.0-12.0
Min Tank Size
40 L
11 gal
About
Small barb with five dark vertical stripes. Golden/orange body. Gregarious species that forms schools.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful and gregarious. Should be kept in groups of six or more. Colors become more vivid in schools. Compatible with similarly sized fish.
Feeding
Omnivore - balanced diet
Breeding
Oviparous. Releases free‑floating eggs near the substrate or plants. Hatches in 48 h. No parental care. Dimorphism: males are smaller and more colorful.
Compatibility
Good for community tanks
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Desmopuntius pentazona |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Category | Fish |
| Care Level | Beginner |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 5.0 cm (2") |
| Min Tank | 40 L (11 gal) |
| Min Group | 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore - balanced diet |
| Temperament | Peaceful and gregarious. Should be kept in groups of six or more. Colors become more vivid in schools. Compatible with similarly sized fish. |
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