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Clown Barb

By The Aquarium Calculators Editorial Team ·

Puntius everetti

Complete Clown Barb care guide covering omnivore diet requirements, peaceful temperament, minimum 30 Gallons tank setup, and compatible freshwater tankmates. Difficulty: Easy.

Clown Barb

Quick Answer

Clown Barb (Puntius everetti) is a larger, handsome barb from Southeast Asia. It requires a minimum 30 Gallons aquarium with a pH of 6.5 - 7.5 and temperature range of 22-26°C. This omnivore occupies the middle zone and makes an excellent addition to community setups.

Intro

Clown Barb (Puntius everetti) is a larger, handsome barb from Southeast Asia. Its golden body has three prominent black spots, resembling a clown pattern.

Setup

A 30-gallon or larger tank with open swimming space and robust plants. Good filtration and moderate water flow.

Feeding

Omnivorous; eats flakes, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and vegetable matter.

Compatibility

Peaceful. Keep in schools of 6+. Good with other barbs, rainbowfish, danios, and larger tetras. Avoid very small fish that may be seen as food.

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Tank Position
Middle
Water Temp
22-26°C
Adult Size
See profile
Water pH
6.5 - 7.5

Species Characteristics

Adult Size
Lifespan
Growth Rate
moderate
Tank Compatibility
Community compatible
Indoor Aquarium
Yes

Water Parameters

Water Temperature
Humidity
Water pH

Tank Lighting

Tank Lighting
Standard lighting
Light Hours
N/A
Intensity
moderate

Feeding & Diet

Diet Type
Diet: Omnivore
Feeding Schedule
N/A
Live Food Options
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Clown Barbs should be kept together?
Maintain a minimum school of 6 to 8 individuals in a tank of at least 75 gallons (284 liters) with a footprint of 48x18 inches (120x45 cm). Clown barbs (Puntius everetti) grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) and are highly energetic swimmers. Groups under 6 cause chronic stress and hierarchy fighting. Provide a 1 male to 2 female ratio to reduce male aggression. Tank length must exceed 48 inches (120 cm) for their fast, continuous swimming. Use driftwood and robust plants (Anubias, Java fern) as visual barriers. Avoid slow-moving tank mates.
What are the exact water parameters for Clown Barbs?
Target pH 6.5 - 7.5, General Hardness 5 - 12 dGH, Carbonate Hardness 4 - 10 dKH, Total Dissolved Solids 120 - 300 ppm, Electrical Conductivity 240 - 600 μS/cm, and temperature 72°F - 80°F (22°C - 27°C). They require clean, well-oxygenated water with strong filtration (10x turnover per hour). Maintain nitrates below 20 ppm with weekly 30% water changes. Use a canister filter and powerheads for current. Hardness below 4 dGH causes clamped fins. Avoid sudden temperature drops >3°F (1.5°C).
What is the dietary and medication protocol for Clown Barbs?
They are omnivores requiring 40% protein, 10% fat, 50% plant matter. Feed high-quality sinking cichlid pellets, flakes, freeze-dried tubifex, bloodworms, and brine shrimp twice daily. Offer spirulina wafers and blanched zucchini weekly. They have large appetites; feed 3 small portions daily. Medication alert: Tolerate copper (0.2 mg/L) but sensitive to formalin. Praziquantel is safe. Salt baths up to 5 ppt treat external parasites. Quarantine with metronidazole for 10 days. Avoid nitrofurazone.
How to breed Clown Barbs in captivity?
Condition a group of 8 with live blackworms and brine shrimp for 3 weeks. Set up a 30-gallon (113 liter) breeding tank with 8 inches (20 cm) of water (pH 6.8, dGH 6, 78°F/25.5°C), a spawning mop, and fine-leaf plants. Simulate dawn with gradual light. Spawning occurs in the morning; female lays 300-500 adhesive eggs. Remove parents after 4 hours. Eggs hatch in 24-36 hours at 75°F (24°C). Fry are 0.12 inches (3 mm); feed infusoria for 3 days, then microworms, then baby brine shrimp after day 7. Grow-out requires large tank (40+ gallons).

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