{"product_id":"five-banded-barb","title":"Five Banded Barb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFive Banded Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful freshwater schooling fish known for its attractive vertical black bands, warm orange-gold body color, and calmer temperament compared to many other barb species. This beautiful barb is a great choice for planted community aquariums and hobbyists who want an active schooling fish without the more aggressive behavior often associated with tiger barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs do best in groups where they can school naturally and feel secure. Their bold striping and peaceful movement make them a great addition to planted tanks, blackwater-style aquariums, and peaceful community setups with similar-sized tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Banded Barb Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDesmopuntius pentazona\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five Banded Barb, Fiveband Barb, Pentazona Barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle swimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs thrive in mature aquariums with clean, stable water and plenty of plant cover. A planted aquarium with driftwood, rocks, leaf litter, and open swimming space works very well. They appreciate shaded areas and may show better color in aquariums with darker substrate or backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough they are active fish, they are generally more peaceful than many other barbs. Keeping them in a proper group helps reduce stress and encourages natural schooling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs are omnivores and should be offered a varied diet to support strong color, growth, and activity. They usually accept prepared foods well and enjoy occasional frozen or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality tropical flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall community pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-enhancing foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall live foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed only what they can eat within a few minutes and avoid overfeeding to help maintain good water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs are peaceful community fish when kept with compatible tank mates. They are a better choice for calm community aquariums than more aggressive barb species, but they should still be kept with fish that enjoy similar water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid aggressive cichlids, large predatory fish, or very slow long-finned fish that may be stressed by active schooling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Group Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs should be kept in a group of at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e. Larger groups help them feel more secure, reduce stress, and create a more natural schooling display in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Care Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore peaceful than many common barb species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in groups of 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes well in planted community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates clean, stable water and shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid aggressive or large predatory tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Five Banded Barbs from Tropical Treasures Wyo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Treasures Wyo\u003c\/strong\u003e, we offer freshwater fish, barbs, tetras, rasboras, live aquatic plants, shrimp, snails, and aquarium supplies for hobbyists of all experience levels. Our team can help you choose the right tank mates, foods, plants, and aquarium setup for your Five Banded Barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup is available in Cheyenne, Wyoming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping may be available when weather and livestock safety allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Five Banded Barbs peaceful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Five Banded Barbs are generally peaceful schooling fish and are usually calmer than tiger barbs or other more aggressive barb species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Five Banded Barbs should be kept together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of at least 6 or more is recommended. Keeping them in groups helps reduce stress and encourages natural schooling behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Five Banded Barbs get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Banded Barbs usually grow to around 2 inches, making them a good choice for medium-sized planted community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Five Banded Barbs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey eat tropical flakes, small pellets, color-enhancing foods, bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and other small prepared, frozen, or live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Five Banded Barbs good for planted tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Five Banded Barbs are excellent for planted aquariums with open swimming space, shaded areas, and peaceful tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53794669166805,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/tropicaltreasureswyo.com\/products\/five-banded-barb","provider":"Tropical Treasures Wyo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}