Common Name: Barb, Arulius
Scientific Name: Puntius arulius
Fish Facts

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Cyprinidae
India
5"
Omnivorous
68-74° F
Slightly Acidic
Community
20+ Gallons
Middle

Detailed Description:

This is a large Barb fish, yet it should be kept in schools of about 6. In nature they are found in the Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Cauvery river systems in India.
pH should be Neutral or slight acidic...nothing above Neutral will work well. Otherwise they are quite resistant to other water conditions.

Feeding is easy as they readily accept just about any kind of dried or frozen foods.

Sexing is unknown.

Breeding is unknown.