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Striped Johorensis Barb
Striped Johorensis Barb
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The Striped Johorensis Barb (Desmopuntius johorensis), also known as the Lined or Banded Barb, is a peaceful, schooling freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. Known for its subtle but attractive coloration, it makes a great addition to community aquariums that are properly set up.
Physical characteristics
- Appearance: The body is a golden-tan color on top and paler underneath, with multiple dark, horizontal stripes running from head to tail. Younger fish have vertical stripes that turn horizontal as they mature.
- Size: This species can grow up to 4.7 inches (12 cm) in total length, though it often stays smaller in captivity.
- Sexual dimorphism: Mature females are larger and have duller colors than the smaller, slimmer, and more vibrantly colored males.
Native habitat
- Range: Found in southern Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Singapore, and Borneo. The "johorensis" name references Johor state in Malaysia, where the species was first collected.
- Water conditions: In the wild, they inhabit shallow, slow-moving blackwater streams and peat swamps with dense vegetation. The water is often stained brown with tannins from decaying organic matter.
Aquarium care
- Tank size: A school of six to eight or more of these active swimmers should be housed in a minimum 30-gallon tank, though a 40-gallon or larger is preferable to give them plenty of space.
- Decor: Create a heavily planted environment to mimic their natural habitat and make them feel secure. Use a soft, sandy substrate and add driftwood, rocks, and caves to provide hiding spots. Floating plants can help dim the lighting, which they prefer.
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Water parameters: Aim for soft, acidic water conditions:
- Temperature: 73°–79°F (23°–26°C).
- pH: 5.0–6.5.
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard.
- Filtration and water flow: A quality filter is necessary, but the water flow should not be overly strong.
- Diet: As omnivores, they readily accept a varied diet. Feed high-quality flakes and granules with algae content, supplemented with protein-based foods like live or frozen daphnia, bloodworms, or brine shrimp. Blanched vegetables like cucumber or zucchini are also a healthy treat.
- Compatibility: This is a peaceful, social fish that thrives in schools. Good tankmates include other similarly-sized and peaceful Southeast Asian species, such as rasboras, corydoras, pencilfish, and loaches. Keeping them in a large school helps reduce timidness and stress.
Breeding
- Breeding type: Egg-scatterers that do not provide parental care.
- Breeding conditions: A separate breeding tank is recommended. It should have very soft, acidic water, low lighting, and fine-leaved plants or a spawning mop for the eggs.
- Spawning behavior: The female will scatter her eggs, with the male following to fertilize them. The parents should be removed immediately after spawning to prevent them from eating the eggs.
- Hatching and fry care: The eggs will hatch within 24–36 hours. After a few days, the fry will be free-swimming and can be fed infusoria, then graduated to baby brine shrimp as they grow.
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