Product Details
Indian Melon Barb is a lively freshwater schooling fish known for its warm coloration, active swimming, and peaceful community behavior. This barb adds constant movement to the aquarium and looks especially attractive in planted tanks or natural-style aquascapes.
Like most barbs, Indian Melon Barbs are best kept in groups. A group of 6 or more helps reduce stress, encourages natural schooling behavior, and brings out their best color and activity.
- Common Name: Indian Melon Barb
- Scientific Name: Pethia sp.
- Care Level: Easy to Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful to semi-active
- Adult Size: Approximately 2–3 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Water Temperature: 72–79°F
- pH Range: 6.5–7.8
- Diet: Omnivore
- Tank Placement: Midwater swimmer
What You Will Receive
You will receive healthy Indian Melon Barbs, carefully selected and packed for safe overnight delivery. Size, coloration, and pattern may vary slightly depending on age, season, and natural variation.
Ideal Aquarium Setup
Indian Melon Barbs thrive in aquariums with open swimming space, stable water conditions, and some plant cover. They are active fish, so they appreciate room to school and explore.
- Best kept in groups of 6 or more
- Great for planted community tanks
- Prefers open swimming areas
- Does well with similarly sized peaceful fish
- Benefits from stable, well-filtered water
Compatible Tank Mates
- Other peaceful barbs
- Tetras
- Rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Danios
- Peaceful gouramis
- Loaches
Feeding
Indian Melon Barbs are easy to feed and will accept a variety of foods. Offer quality flakes, small pellets, frozen foods, and occasional treats such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms for best health and color.
Why Hobbyists Love Them
- Active and fun to watch
- Peaceful community behavior
- Attractive warm coloration
- Hardy and adaptable
- Excellent schooling fish for freshwater aquariums
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee
All live fish are professionally packed with oxygen, clean water, and insulated packaging for safe overnight delivery.
Live Arrival Guarantee: Your fish are covered when our arrival and claim requirements are followed.
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