Pentazona Barb

Pentazona Barb

Desmopuntius pentazona

Also known as: Five-Banded Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Peaceful barb with five vertical black bands on a golden body. Often compared to tiger barbs but much more gentle.

Tank Size

15 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

73–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

5.5–7
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

5 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Prefers soft, slightly acidic water. Keep in groups of 6+. Does well in planted tanks with subdued lighting.

Feeding

Flakes, micro pellets, and frozen foods.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Discus 8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Severum 8"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12"

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