Melon Barbs is a tropical fish native to India. It is a beautiful fish with a distinctive orange and yellow body, adorned with black spots and markings. This fish grows up to 7 cm in length, and its body shape is cylindrical with a slightly pointed head. The dorsal fin is long and pointed, while the tail fin is slightly forked. This fish is an active swimmer and prefers to dwell in the middle of the tank. It is an omnivore and will happily accept a variety of foods, including flakes, pellets, live, frozen, and freeze-dried foods. It is a peaceful fish that prefers to be kept in small groups, and it is a great addition to any community tank.
FISH KEEPING SNAPSHOT :
- Keeping Difficulty : Beginner
- Diet : Omnivore
- Temperament : Peaceful
- Max Size : 7cm
PREFERRED WATER PARAMETERS :
- Water Temperature : 22-26 ⁰C
- pH Level :6.0-7.5
- General Hardness : Soft-Moderate (50 - 150ppm)