Swamp Barb

Swamp Barb

Puntius chola

Also known as: Chola Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Hardy barb from the Indian subcontinent with a subtle silvery-gold body and a dark spot near the tail. Undemanding and reliable community fish.

Tank Size

20 gal
minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

64–77°F
18–25°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

4–6 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Extremely hardy and adaptable. Tolerates cooler temperatures. Keep in groups of 5+ for natural schooling behavior.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter. Accepts virtually any food offered.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Giant Danio 4"

Incompatible With

Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10"

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