Introduction
The fish body is symmetrical and generally more elongate than most of the barb.Colors vary from metallic bronze to blushing red, and the brown-green dorsal surface shades down the silver on the ventral region.The dark apex at the front of each scales is distinct.
Common Name
Dorsalis barb
Species
Puntius dorsalis
Size
Up to 10 inches (25 cm) usually 5 inches (13 cm)
Minimum Tank Size
55 gallons for a school.
Diet
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food.
Water Temperature
Temperature 68 to 78°F (20 – 26°C)
Habitat
Streams and rivers in Srilanka
pH
pH range: 6.5 – 7.5
dH
dH range: 5 - 12
Remark
The species need an efficient filtration system to keep the water clear of suspended waste matter.
The fish body is symmetrical and generally more elongate than most of the barb.Colors vary from metallic bronze to blushing red, and the brown-green dorsal surface shades down the silver on the ventral region.The dark apex at the front of each scales is distinct.
Common Name
Dorsalis barb
Species
Puntius dorsalis
Size
Up to 10 inches (25 cm) usually 5 inches (13 cm)
Minimum Tank Size
55 gallons for a school.
Diet
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food.
Water Temperature
Temperature 68 to 78°F (20 – 26°C)
Habitat
Streams and rivers in Srilanka
pH
pH range: 6.5 – 7.5
dH
dH range: 5 - 12
Remark
The species need an efficient filtration system to keep the water clear of suspended waste matter.
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