Partipentazona Barb (Puntigrus partipentazona)
| Partipentazona Barb Puntigrus partipentazona | |
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| Name | Partipentazona Barb |
| Name Lat. | Puntigrus partipentazona |
| Synonym | Barbus partipentazona |
| Family | Carps |
| Family lat. | Cyprinidae |
| Order | Carps |
| Order lat. | Cypriniformes |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Habitat | Streams, ponds |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Behavior | Peaceful |
| Keeping | Group |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Reproduction | Egg scatterer |
| Breeding | Simple |
| Life Span | 3-5 years |
| Protection | No |
| Metric Units | |
| Size | 4 cm |
| Temperature | 20-26 °C |
| Hardness | 1-10 °dH |
| Aquarium | ~ 80 l |
| US Units | |
| Size | 1.6" |
| Temperature | 68-79 °F |
| Hardness | 18-178 ppm |
| Aquarium | ~ 20 gal |
Distribution and habitat
The range of the partial belt barb extends from Thailand through Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia to Malaysia, where they are found in most river systems. They live in shallow, slow-moving and stagnant waters with roots, foliage and dense vegetation.
Maintenance
The aquarium should have a dense border planting, with hiding and retreat possibilities (roots, stones) and offer sufficient swimming space. A dark substrate with some foliage (e.g. sea almond leaves), slightly shaded light (floating plants) and a weak current is ideal.
No ammonia, ammonium and nitrite should be detectable, the nitrate value should not exceed 100 mg/l. To ensure the water quality and oxygen content, a filter and heater adapted to the aquarium size is required, as well as lighting for the species-appropriate day-night rhythm of the animals.
Diet
In nature they feed on insects, small crustaceans, algae and detritus. The food offer consists of live food, which is accepted without problems also in frozen form, supplemented with frozen food mixtures. Especially daphnia and red mosquito larvae must not be missing. In addition, they regularly need vegetable food, such as algae leaves, pureed leafy and wild vegetables or dry food (flakes, granules) with high vegetable content (spirulina, kelp)
Only feed as much as will be eaten within a few minutes. A regular and varied diet promotes health and increases resistance.
Behaviour and compatibility
They are peaceful and lively fish that live in small schools and can be socialized well with other small and peaceful fish, except for fish with long filaments (e.g. labyrinth fish, scalars), as these can be nibbled. At least 5, but preferably more partridge barbs should be kept together.
Basically, only compatible fish species with similar demands on water condition and water temperature may be socialized.
Sex dimorphism
The males are more slender and have a more intense red spot than the females
Reproduction and breeding
They are free spawners that do not engage in brood care. The male usually swims around (drifts) the female in the early morning, which spawns among fine-feathered plants. Larvae hatch after about 24 hours and swim freely after a week. Juveniles feed exclusively on animal food.
Juveniles must be fed several times a day with special rearing food (Artemia nauplii). In community tanks breeding is hardly possible, because the spawn is easy prey.
Important
The foliage (e.g., sea almond leaves), when decaying, promotes the development of microorganisms that provide a valuable secondary food source
The well-being of the fish should be checked regularly. Temperature should be checked daily, pH, hardness and nitrate levels should be checked at least every 14 days. Regular partial water changes are recommended, even when contaminant levels have not yet reached the upper limit. Sudden changes in water quality should be avoided. Newly introduced fish must be accustomed slowly to the water in the aquarium.
Further literature can be found in your pet store.
References
Text: petdata; Image: petdata
Source: BMEL (1998): Tierschutzgutachten - Haltung von Zierfischen (Süßwasser); RIEHL & BAENSCH (2004): Aquarien Atlas Bd. 3, Mergus Verlag; ENGELMANN (2005): Zootierhaltung - Tiere in menschlicher Obhut: Fische, Verlag Harri Deutsch
- Gemäß § 21 Abs. 5 Tierschutzgesetz idgF