Family: Cyprinidae
Distribution: Puntius partipentazona is an Asian freshwater species found in the Mekong, Mae Khlong and Chao Phraya basins in Thailand. It has also been recorded in several coastal streams of southeast Thailand and Cambodia and in the Malay Peninsula. .
PH: 6.0 – 7.0
Temperature: 22°C – 25C (72 – 77F)
Hardness: 12 dH
Description: Puntius partipentazona, a diminutive species, can reach a length of around 4 cm. It has a silver-brownish colouration and three black vertical stripes on its body, with a fourth stripe across the eye. It has a black blotch and a streak of red at the base of its dorsal fin. This species is commonly confused for the Tiger Barb.
Diet: Puntius partipentazona is, like most Barbs, an omnivorous species, and will feed on plant matter, algae and other detritus in the wild. It will eat most foods in a tank environment, including bloodworm, Daphnia, Spirulina flake, spinach or frozen peas.
Breeding: Puntius partipentazona is a substrate egg-scatterer. It spawns its sticky eggs in dense plant growth. Feed it a live food diet before you attempt the spawning process. The water should be neutral; a sponge filter will provide a nice gentle bubbling to simulate its natural environment. Don’t leave the adults alone with the eggs as they will eat them if given the chance. The fry will hatch in 24 – 48 hours and will become free swimming within a few days.
Comments: You should have a small group of Puntius partipentazona in a 27 litre tank. It will need a dark substrate, dim lighting, and surface vegetation to simulate its natural environment. Add bogwood, twisted roots and plenty of plants to your tank. This tiny species is suitable for hobbyists of all levels of experience.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Puntius partipentazona, a schooling species, should be kept in groups of about 8 – 10. Similar to the Checkered Barb, you can house Puntius partipentazona with Corydoras, small Loricariids, most livebearers, danios, rasboras and peaceful tetras.
Originally posted 2010-01-21 11:37:52. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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