Moderate
Rhombo Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus)
23–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 100L
£7.99
Peaceful striped barb for shaded planted aquariums, best kept in a group with calm tank mates and softer water.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Desmopuntius hexazona
Sixbanded Barb are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour. Larger shoals stay calmer, eat better, and look stunning.
Peaceful striped barb for shaded planted aquariums, best kept in a group with calm tank mates and softer water.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Sixbanded Barb (Desmopuntius hexazona) is a peaceful striped barb for shaded planted aquariums. It gives you the banded look many keepers like in barbs, but with a calmer temperament when kept in a settled group and suitable soft-water conditions.
| Scientific name | Desmopuntius hexazona |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 4-5 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 80 litres or more for a group |
| Temperature | 22-26 C |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Temperament | Peaceful schooling barb |
| Diet | Small dry, frozen and live foods |
Keep Sixbanded Barbs in a group of six or more with plants, wood and shaded areas. They suit calm community aquariums better than rough barb mixes. Stable soft to moderately hard water, gentle flow and a mature filter help the group settle.
This SKU is currently out of stock locally when inventory shows zero, but the care advice remains here so you can plan the aquarium before new stock is available.
Feed small pellets, flakes, daphnia, brine shrimp, bloodworm and fine frozen foods. A varied diet helps colour and activity without encouraging the pushy behaviour seen in some barbs.
Choose peaceful, similar-sized fish. Useful comparisons include Rhombo Barb, Five-Banded Barb, Cherry Barb and Golden Dwarf Barb. For a calmer planted-tank companion, see Neon Green Rasbora.
When Sixbanded Barb is available, order only when your aquarium is mature, stable and ready for a group. Livestock is packed for dispatch across the UK and sent by a licensed live-animal courier where live-animal shipping applies. Livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
For other peaceful barbs, compare Rhombo Barb, Five-Banded Barb, Cherry Barb, Golden Dwarf Barb.
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