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<b>Common Names:</b> Hexazon Barb, Five Banded Barb
<br><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i>Puntius pentazona</i>
<br><b>Family:</b> Cyprinidae
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<br><b>Alkalinity:</b> 6.0-7.0 pH
<br><b>Temp:</b> 74-79°F
<br><b>Hardness:</b> 4-10 KH
<br><b>Life Span:</b> 5 years
<br><b>Maximum Size:</b> 2 inches
<br><b>Preferred Tank Size:</b> 30g
<br><b>Diet:</b> Omnivore
<br><b>Breeding:</b> It is best when trying to breed the Hexazon Barb to provide coarse gravel in the breeding tank and after the eggs have been laid, remove the parents. In most cases, 200 eggs will hatch after a little over one full day.
<br><b>Temerament:</b> Peaceful
<br><b>Compatible:</b> Cory Cats, Danios/Minnows, Gouramis, Loaches, Mollies, Plecos, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, Sharks, Suckermouth Catfish, and Tetras.
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<br><b>Habitat:</b> Well planted tank with plenty of room for swimming, keep in schools.
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<br><b>In The Wild:</b> Malaysia, Singapore
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