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Olive barb Aquarium Care Guide

Puntius sarana

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Keeping Olive barb in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

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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