Olive barb Aquarium Care Guide
Puntius sarana
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Aquarium Information
- Care level: intermediate
- Temperament: peaceful
- Diet: omnivore
- Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
- Compatibility: Generally peaceful and can be kept with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid very small tank mates as they might be seen as food. Best kept in groups of 5 or more.
- Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with good water circulation. Provide plenty of open swimming space, as well as areas with dense vegetation and driftwood for hiding. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Sensitive to poor water quality.
Water parameters
- Temperature
- 72-79°F (22-26°C)
- pH level
- 6.0-7.5
- Hardness
- 5-15 dGH
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