Dotted Sawfin Barb tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 30 cm.

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Dotted Sawfin Barb

Pethia punctata

The Dotted Sawfin Barb (Pethia punctata) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 7.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 21–26 °C.

Size: 7.5 cmtotal length
Temperature: 21–26 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 75 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature21–26 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness2–12 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusPethia
SpeciesPethia punctata

Quick answers

Dotted Sawfin Barb size: how big does it get?: It grows to 7.5 cm (total length).
Dotted Sawfin Barb tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 75 × 30 cm.
Dotted Sawfin Barb water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 21–26 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 2–12 °dGH.
Dotted Sawfin Barb: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.