{"product_id":"large-phoenix-barb-7-8","title":"LARGE Phoenix Barb (7-8”)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ePuntius phaenops\u003c\/em\u003e (may also be referred to as \u003cem data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eBarbodes\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eSystomus\u003c\/em\u003e sp., depending on classification updates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phoenix Barb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyprinidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Laos, and nearby regions (note: rare in the aquarium trade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful but active; best kept in groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 years in captivity with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eNatural Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eFound in clear, flowing rivers and streams with sand or gravel substrates and moderate vegetation. Often inhabits lowland river basins, floodplains, and forested areas with rich biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e72–79°F (22–26°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003epH: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eHardness: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003e5–15 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eModerate current and high oxygenation preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eIn the wild, the Phoenix Barb feeds on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eSmall insects and larvae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eAlgae and plant matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eDetritus and organic material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eIn Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eOffer a varied, balanced diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eHigh-quality flake or sinking pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eLive or frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eSpirulina- or algae-based wafers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eBlanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eOccasionally fruit bits (small, soft pieces like melon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically \u003cstrong data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e8–10 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCan grow \u003cstrong\u003eup to 12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in very large aquaria or ponds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003e125 gallons (475 liters)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a small group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eLarger tanks (180+ gallons) are better for adult specimens or groups of 5 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eOpen swimming space with moderate flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eSmooth substrate (sand or fine gravel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eNatural decor: driftwood, rounded river stones, aquatic plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eStrong filtration system (they are active and create bioload)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eGentle lighting enhances their iridescent colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eIdeal with other peaceful to semi-active, similarly sized fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2674\"\u003eAvoid aggressive species or small, delicate fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eGood tank mates: larger barbs, silver dollars, tinfoil barbs, rainbowfish, non-aggressive cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e Notes on Behavior and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2842\"\u003eSchooling species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Should be kept in groups of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e5 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce stress and bring out best coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003ePeaceful and non-aggressive, though larger size makes them unsuitable for nano tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eThey appreciate clean, well-oxygenated water and regular water changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003eRare in the hobby — captive-bred specimens are preferred to protect wild 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