Familia: Cyprinidae
Tic Tac-toe Barb es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 2.9–4.3 cm; temperatura 22–26 °C.
Pethia melanomaculata 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 2.9–4.3 cm and prefers 22–26 °C water. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia atra, Pethia conchonius, Pethia cumingii.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Rango ideal: 22–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.
Alcanza 2.9–4.3 cm; es bottom-dwelling. Acuario mínimo de 25 L.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Forraja sobre fine gravel and sand: deja que parte del alimento llegue al fondo.
Sí, con criterio. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — combínalo con Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat es clear streams and rivers over gravel, con moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Riesgo bajo, aunque la tapa siempre es útil.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.