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Five-Banded Barb (Barbus Barbodes pentazona)
22–26°C · pH 6–7 · 80L
£3.99
A peaceful Borneo blackwater shoaling barb with snakeskin-style flank markings, best kept in a planted soft-water group.
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 rhomboocellatus
Rhombo Barb are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
A peaceful Borneo blackwater shoaling barb with snakeskin-style flank markings, best kept in a planted soft-water group.
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
Rhombo Barb is accepted as Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus, with Puntius rhomboocellatus retained only as synonym/trade residue. It is a peaceful Borneo blackwater barb, not a generic keyword-stuffed tropical-fish listing.
Use a planted aquarium with shaded areas, open swimming room and a proper group. Keep water clean and avoid forcing it into hard-water or aggressive communities.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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