{"product_id":"melon-barb","title":"Melon Barb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Melon Barb is a lively, serene, and attractive fish that would thrive in a community aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThis fish has various variations that differ in color and patterning depending on location and habitat type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSpecies from highland habitats have an orangey-gold base color. Lower elevations, on the other hand, are often purple or crimson. The amount of thick dark bands on their body varies according to habitat and can range from one to five.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMelon Barbs live in soft, acidic, somewhat fast-flowing waterways in a variety of habitats, including canals, lakes, ditches, ponds, and hill streams, as well as major rivers in Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in South India's the Western Ghats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMelon Barb has a distinct appearance that even inexperienced fish keepers will recognize. The fish's body is fairly broad. It is the tallest in the middle and tapers to a triangular-shaped nose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThese fish are similarly brightly colored and have a distinct design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMelon Barb has a striking red-pink coloration. Some have a faint rose gold hue as well. Several stripes are placed on top of the base color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePuntius fasciatus should always be kept in small groups of 8-10 specimens. They show off their colors best in tanks with low lighting and a dark substrate. Fill the tank with plants but leave open swimming places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe fish will not have the best coloration if housed in an open tank; however, adding them to a community set up with other similar-sized tank mates will help them to demonstrate natural schooling with other species. They do not require a lot of water flow, but a gentle flow is preferred; this will also benefit any plants placed in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMelon Barbs are considered semi-aggressive but will push smaller, susceptible fish around. They may also nibble at the fins of slower-moving tankmates. Aggressive behavior is frequent even within their species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRosy Barb, Cherry Barb, Cory Catfish, Most Types Of Plecos, Clown Loach, Tinfoil Barb, Pictus Catfish, Neon Tetra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFeed your tiger barbs twice a day if possible, or once a day if your schedule allows. Every day, feed your fish high-quality flake food. Once a day, feed them bloodworms, brine shrimp, boiled lettuce, or zucchini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822685839521,"sku":"SFFDBXC142-Melon Barb","price":30.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/284_melon-barbs-2_cccaabb7-46cf-42b7-a163-e7d7b849b51f.jpg?v=1773645563","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/melon-barb","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}