Species Care
ARULIUS BARB
Puntius arulius
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Max Growth Size: 12 cm
- Temperament: Community fish, sometimes fin-nips long finned fish
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 20-25 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.0-7.4
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: India
Reproduction: Scatters adhesive eggs amongst plants
Feeding: Omnivorous. Eats most aquarium foods.
Additional Comments: Hardy, active species, displays best when kept in a school of at least 4-6 fish in a planted tank. Needs plenty of swimming space.
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