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 Pentazona Barb Information & Care - Rate My Fish Tank
The barb has two subspecies: the Five Banded Barb (pentazona) and the Six Banded Barb (hexazona).
Depending on the subspecies, the barb has five or six vertical fl stripes on a orange or gold colored body.
The Barb is an harmless, active schooling fish that is usually kept in groups of 5 or more.
www.ratemyfishtank.com /freshwater_fish.php/30   (386 words)

  
  tropical fish keeping for hobbyists
Tiger barbs are a pale yellow colour with 4 fl stripes running down their bodies.
There is another species of barb, the Pentazona Barb, which looks very similar to the tiger barb but has a fifth stripe running down its body.
There are two other types of the tiger barb, the green tiger barb and the golden/albino tiger barb.
xworld.250free.com /greenbarb.html   (1299 words)

  
  Barbus pentazona - Barbuspentazona
The pentazona barb (Puntius pentazona), or fiveband barb is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb genus of the minnow family.
Pentazona barbs are egg-scatterers that spawn among a course gravel bed in open water.
The pentazona barb is a harmless, active schooling fish that is usually kept in groups of 5 or more.
www.kopete.org /Barbus-pentazona.html   (249 words)

  
  Science Fair Projects - Pentazona Barb
The Pentazona Barb (Barbus pentazona) or Hexazona Barb (Barbus hexazona) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb group of the minnow family.
Pentazona Barbs prefer water with a 5–7 pH, a water hardness of 4–12.0 dGH, and a temperature range of 74–84 °F (23–29 °C).
Pentazona Barbs are egg-scatterers that spawn among a course gravel bed in open water.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Barbus_pentazona   (396 words)

  
 Two Spot Barb - TwoSpotBarb
The ticto barb, two spot barb, or tic-tac-toe barb (Puntius ticto) is a freshwater and brackish subtropical fish belonging to the minnow family (Cyprinidae).
The ticto barb is of commercial importance in the fish keeping industry and is used to create hybrid variants of tiger barbs and other barbs.
Ticto barbs are egg-layers that spawn among a course gravel bed.
www.kopete.org /Two-Spot-Barb.html   (365 words)

  
 The Minnows Called Barbs, Danios & Rasboras
Barbs, Danios and Rasboras all belong to the minnow family, Cyprinidae ("Sigh-prin-id-ee").
Barbs come in two general classes behaviorally; the smaller, peaceful variety, and the fin-nipping, zooming around boisterous kinds.
The Danios, Rasboras and Barbs are hardy, beautiful, active, easy to breed and peaceful for the most part, and because of all these traits, relatively inexpensive and readily available.
www.wetwebmedia.com /FWSubWebIndex/BarbsDaniosRasborasArt.htm   (2347 words)

  
 Pentazona barb   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Paps, or little projections, of the mucous membrane, which mark the opening of the submaxillary glands under the tongue in horses and cattle.
The name is mostly applied when the barbs are inflamed and swollen.
To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Pentazona_barb.html   (692 words)

  
 Five-banded Barb | Puntius pentazona pentazona
SB: A shy, peaceful species that should not be combined with lively fish.
R: The Five-banded Barb has trouble acclimating to a new tank, although it becomes very hardy after this period.
Pentazona barb (Puntius / Barbus pentazona) with photo/picture
fish.mongabay.com /species/Puntius_pentazona_pentazona.html   (400 words)

  
 Five Banded Barb (Puntius pentazona, Barbus pentazona)
The Five Banded Barb, also known as the Hexazon Barb, is a golden color with six fl bars running vertically on each side of the body.
The Five Banded Barb prefers a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water.
The Five Banded Barb is a schooling fish and will do best in a small group of five or more individuals.
www.peteducation.com /article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1943&articleid=2582   (218 words)

  
 Tiger Barbs ~BarbusTetrazona~
Because of the climate of the area tiger barbs prefer warm waters in the 24-28 celcius range(27-28 being breeding temperature).
Tiger barbs are a schoaling fish which means they like to be in groups of 6 or more.
Tiger barbs are pigs to put it bluntly.
dementedlullaby.tripod.com   (455 words)

  
 Barbs and Danios
It is sometimes hard for the hobbyist to realize that such varied fishes as the koi, barbs, goldfish, danios, rasboras, and American minnows could belong to a single family, but the large family Cyprinidae includes all these types plus many more that are seldom seen by aquarists.
Although related to the catfishes and the tetras, barbs lack an adipose fin.
The jaws are usually weak and toothless, but there are special pharyngeal teeth located near the gills that serve to tear and grind the food.
www.1000petstores.com /Fish/Barbs_and_Danios/barbs_and_danios.html   (241 words)

  
 SBAVATURA DI PENTAZONA   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Le sbavature di Pentazona preferiscono l'acqua con i 5.0 - 7.0 pH, una durezza dell'acqua di dGH 4.0 - 12.0 e una gamma di temperature di 74-84 la F.
Le sbavature di Pentazona sono uovo-egg-scatterers che depongono le uova in una base della ghiaia di corso in acqua aperta.
It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
www.facteri.com /wiki/it/sb/Sbavatura%20Di%20Pentazona.htm   (270 words)

  
 Profile For Five-Banded Barb. Or Barbus Pentazona. From Bala Shark Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: )
They also like the water to be slightly warmer than other Barbs.
Five-Banded Barbs are perfect for a community tank.
They prefer to live in schools and it is a good idea to keep five or more of them in an aquarium.
www.bbayaquariums.com /select-action.cfm?ID=113   (146 words)

  
 tigerbarb
The Tiger Barb has been widely introduced in the aquarium industry and has been reared in several countries in facilities for breeding aquarium fish.
Tiger Barbs are not recommended for a "typical" community tank because these fish are usually a nuisance toward tank mates.
The Tiger Barb is one of the more widely kept members of the Barb family, especially because of its looks and behavior.
www.wetpetz.com /tigerbarb.htm   (733 words)

  
 Pentazona Barb   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Pentazona Barb (Barbus pentazona) or Hexazona Barb (Barbus hexazona) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae).
The fish will grow to a maximum length of 3.5 in.
Pentazona Barbs prefer water with a 5.0 - 7.0 pH, a water hardness of 4.0 - 12.0 dGH, and a temperature range of 74-84 F (23-29 C).
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Pentazona_Barb.html   (944 words)

  
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The Hexazon Barb, also known as the Five Banded Barb, is a golden color with six fl bars running vertically on each side of the body.
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.
The Hexazon Barb needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetable-based as well as meaty foods.
www.liveaquaria.com /product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=21&pCatId=1108   (299 words)

  
 Pentazona barb (Puntius pentazona / Barbus pentazona) with photo/picture
Pentazona barb (Puntius pentazona / Barbus pentazona) with photo/picture
Planted tank with plenty of cover for this timid shoaling species.
This fish has a pattern similar to the Tiger barb, but does not share the reputation of that species for fin-nipping, and is therefore a good alternative for the peaceful community tank.
www.thetropicaltank.co.uk /Fishindx/barbpent.htm   (126 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
The fish superficially resembles the tiger barb, except that there are five fl vertical bands on an orange or gold body instead of four bands on the tiger barb.
The fish has commercial importance in the aquarium hobby and is frequently inaccurately referrered to as a tiger barb (Puntius tetrazona).
Once spawning is finished, they will usually eat any of the approximately 200 eggs that they find.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Pentazona_barb   (269 words)

  
 Fivebanded Barb - Puntius pentazona (Page in Preparation)
Age of Aquariums > Freshwater Fish > Fivebanded Barb - Puntius pentazona
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www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_Puntius_pentazona.php   (65 words)

  
 Tiger barb info...West Kootenay Tropical Fish Hatcheries
We have found most kinds, and for our purpose any barb with the exact same body shape are fairly easy fish to keep and spawn.
We have bred real Green hybrids with almost no stripes, as well as Rosy Tigers with bright red bodies and fl stripes and sold them with the same names as we got them with.
This type of barb will not spawn in a long period of highs.
www.cfive.net /wktfh/wktigb.html   (485 words)

  
 * Pentazona barb- (Aquarium): Definition
There is another species of barb, the Pentazona Barb, which looks very similar to the tiger barb but has a fifth stripe running down its body.
There are two other types of the tiger barb, the green tiger barb and the golden/albino tiger barb.
Despite problems with Dwarf gouramis, gouramis overall were a popular recommendation, as were barbs, with Pentazona barbs and Cherry barbs picked out by some dealers.
en.mimi.hu /aquarium/pentazona_barb.html   (85 words)

  
 BARB - BARBUS Article, Browse BARB - BARBUS Article Categories on Aquarium Articles Search Engine
Tiger Barbs originally come from Indonesia.andnbsp; They are known by the scientific names Barbusandnbsp;tetrazona, Puntius tetrazona and Capoeta tetrazona.andnbsp; Tiger Barbs are easy to keep and very active.andnbsp; They are also fo...
One of the slimmer bodied barbs, the Cherry Barb was described as Barbus titteya by Deraniyagala in 1929.
Pentazona barb Common namePentazona barb Photos © Sean Evans Scientific nameBarbus pentazona SynonymsFive banded barb, Barbus/Capoeta pentazona (not valid) SizeUp to 2" (5cm) OriginS.E. Asia: Borneo, Malayan peninsula, Sin...
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 Animal Planet :: Fish Guide -- Barbs
The Five Banded Barb, also known as the Hexazon Barb, is a golden color with six fl bars running vertically on each side of the body.
It is best when trying to breed the Five Banded Barb to provide coarse gravel in the breeding tank, and after the eggs have been laid, remove the parents.
Ideal tank mates include: Tetras, Barbs, Gouramis, Guppies, Platies, Mollies, Swordtails, Rainbowfish, Discus, Angelfish, South American Dwarf Cichlids (such as Rams and Apistogrammas), Plecos, Catfish and Loaches.
media.animal.discovery.com /guides/fish/freshwater/fiveband.html   (282 words)

  
 tigerbarb
The Tiger Barb has been widely introduced in the aquarium industry and has been reared in several countries in facilities for breeding aquarium fish.
Tiger Barbs are not recommended for a "typical" community tank because these fish are usually a nuisance toward tank mates.
The Tiger Barb is one of the more widely kept members of the Barb family, especially because of its looks and behavior.
wetpetz.com /tigerbarb.htm   (733 words)

  
 Tetra UK - Tropical Fish Food, Filters and pumps for freshwater, koi, piranha and tropical fish. Find advice on Cichlid ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Barbs: Another large group of fish, with the majority of aquarium species coming from Asia.
Although the majority of those seen for sale are small, peaceful species, there are a few that can grow large and be quite boisterous.
The majority of barbs prefer to be in shoals, with popular varieties including the ruby barb, rosy barb, pentazona barb, golden barb and checker barb.
www.tetra-fish.co.uk /tetratropical/knowhow2/page2b.html   (109 words)

  
 The Oscar Spot - Tinfoil Barb
Tinfoils are a peaceful, large barb, which like their common name, boast shiny silver metallic like body with often orange to bright red fins, which makes them a popular fish to buy with avid fish keepers.
Juveniles will grow very rapidly from the cute little size seen at the fish store and a lot of aquarists find themselves in a situation where they have a very small tank and a very large barb.
A word to the wise, very large tinfoils like other Barbs may develop a habit of nipping other tank mates fins and something you may want to keep in mind when finding tank mates for them.
www.theoscarspot.com /index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=47&topic=4102.msg96460   (756 words)

  
 Welcome To Maidenhead Aquatics
Pentazona Barbs must be maintained in groups of 6 or more due to their shoaling nature.
This species is also an excellent choice for those that like the appearance of the slightly larger and more aggressive Tiger Barb, but without the ‘nippiness’ factor.
Pentazona Barbs are a moderately difficult species to breed in the home aquarium.
www.fishkeeper.co.uk /databank_item.php?id=71&l=bdp   (164 words)

  
 Fact Sheet for Puntius tetrazona (Bleeker, 1855)
The five-banded barb, Barbus pentazona, which has five vertical bars as opposed to the four of tiger barb (Riehl and Baensch, 1991).
Tiger barb are among the most popular of fish in the aquarium fish industry.
If established tiger barb could have a substantial negative effect, through aggressive interactions and competition for trophic resources, on the already impacted ichthyofauna of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem.
nis.gsmfc.org /nis_factsheet.php?toc_id=196   (590 words)

  
 Tropical Fish Centre - Males or Females   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Just thinking about my next additions to my tank and have decided to go far some Pentazona Barbs, as I like the look of Tiger Barbs, but believe these little chaps are less aggresive and more chilled out.
12-06-2004, 10:42 PM Yes pentazona are timid for barbs and do well in a peaceful community tank.
but although the pentazona barb is relitivly peacful...it is still a barb and therefore will have its moments of nippieness from time to time ;)
www.tropicalfish.site5.com /tfc/archive/index.php/t-44682.html   (244 words)

  
 Referate romana, geografie, istorie, fizica, chimie, etc. - Fish Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The type species is Cyprinus sophore (the pool barb, now called Puntius sophore), and fish of this genus are known as the spotted barbs.
Historically, many species of Puntius have been classified in several genera, including Barbus, and have "barb" common names such as the tiger barb and so on.
Many of these tropical barbs are commonly kept as inhabitants of a warm water aquarium, as many species are commonly available.
www.referate.romanian.eu.com /modules/fishguide/index.php?name=fishguide&page=Puntius.html   (367 words)

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