Familia: Cyprinidae
Kamalika's Barb es un ciprínido de aguas dulces. Alcanza 5.5–8 cm; temperatura 20–24 °C.
Puntius kamalika is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 5.5–8 cm of adult fish at 20–24 °C. Related profiles: Puntius bimaculatus, Puntius cauveriensis, Puntius chola.
Dificultad media. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Mantén el agua a 20–24 °C. 20.0–24.0 °C typical for the genus. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Tamaño adulto: 5.5–8 cm. Mínimo 77 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.
No es propenso a saltar; una tapa estándar ayuda.
En acuario: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.