Family: Cyprinidae
Chola Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; keep at 20–25 °C.
Puntius chola of the family Cyprinidae is an aquarium-kept Cyprinidae. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and prefers 20–25 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius dorsalis.
A moderate-level species: mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; stable water matters more than fancy equipment.
Set the heater to 20–25 °C and avoid swings. pH 6–6.5, GH 8–15 dGH suit it.
Expect 11.2–16.5 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 327 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Recommended tankmates: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Avoid Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its habitat is clear streams and rivers over gravel — moderate, well-oxygenated current, appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Jumping is not a known issue; cover the tank anyway during water changes.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.