Barbus pentazona johorensis (Five -band bearded)

Le Barbus Pentazona Johorensis is a fish from the Johor, Malaysia region. It is a fish from the Cyprinidae family, making it a relative close to the carp and the common bearded people. The bearded Pentazona Johorensis is a fairly small fish, generally measuring between 5 and 7 centimeters long. He has a gray-green color with black longitudinal stripes along his body.

Le Barbus Pentazona Johorensis is a gregarious fish, which means that he likes to live in a group with other fish from his species. In the wild, it feeds mainly on algae and plankton, but it can also eat insects and small crustaceans. In captivity, it can be nourished with fish pellets, glitter or living food such as artemias.

The bearded Pentazona Johorensis is a fairly easy -to -maintain fish in aquarium. It needs a fairly spacious aquarium, at least 60 liters, with a sand or gravel substrate and good filtration to maintain clean water. He also needs plants and roots to hide and feel safe, as well as areas of light and shade to rest. It is important to maintain water at a temperature of 22 to 26 degrees Celsius and to change it regularly to avoid bacterial contamination.

Le Barbus Pentazona Johorensis is a peaceful and easy -to -live fish, making it a good choice for beginners in aquarophilia.

The pelvic fins are entirely red, the top of the muzzle is reddish, and the edge of the backsal fin is bright bright red

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