Family: Cyprinidae
Parrah Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 11.2–16.5 cm; keep at 20–24 °C.
Puntius parrah 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 20–24 °C water. Other Puntius species in our database include Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 20–24 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 20.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus.
Adults reach 11.2–16.5 cm; it is bottom-dwelling. Plan for at least 327 litres.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. It forages naturally over fine gravel and sand, so let some food reach the bottom.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip 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.
Low escape risk, but a lid is cheap insurance.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.