Our Guide To Keeping Melon Barb Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Puntius fasciatus
- Common name: Melon Barb
- Family: Cyprinidae
- Origin: Sri Lanka
- Adult length: 10 cm
- Lifespan: 5 to 7 years
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Tank Setup:
- Melon Barbs appreciate a tank with plenty of swimming space. A minimum tank size of 100L is recommended for a small group.
- Include areas with dense vegetation like Java moss and Vallisneria, along with open swimming areas.
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Water Parameters:
- Melon Barbs prefer slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Maintain the water temperature between 22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Provide a moderate water flow with a filter suitable for the tank size to ensure good water circulation and oxygenation.
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Diet:
- Melon Barbs are omnivores and should be fed a varied diet. Offer them high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
- Include vegetable matter in their diet with occasional blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
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Tank mates:
- Melon Barbs are peaceful and should be kept in groups of at least 6 individuals. They are compatible with other peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and peaceful barbs.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species that may stress them.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Melon Barbs are active and social fish that display shoaling behavior. They thrive in the company of their own kind and other peaceful tankmates.
- They may exhibit more vibrant colors and natural behaviors when kept in a well-established, harmonious community tank.
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