Family: Cyprinidae
A semi-aggressive omnivore cyprinidae from Sumatra and Borneo — beginner-friendly.
Puntigrus tetrazona of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Semi-aggressive and omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety, it grows to 4.9–7 cm and prefers 20–26 °C water. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis.
Beginner-friendly. Semi-aggressive; keep 6+; larger groups settle better.
Aim for 20–26 °C. Standard heater to hold the mid-range steadily; 20–26 °C recorded range.
Expect 4.9–7 cm as an adult, living mid-water swimmer; keep 6+. A 70 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; quality prepared foods with variety. It forages naturally over smooth gravel and sand with open floor space, so let some food reach the bottom.
Semi-aggressive. Recommended tankmates: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Acanthorhodeus chankaensis — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Long-finned fish — Prone to fin nipping.
Comes from 东南亚（苏门答腊、加里曼丹）: clear streams, rivers and still waters. Expect moderate flow and average oxygen needs.
Egg-scatterer over fine plants; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.