Melon Barb
Melon Barb

Melon Barb

Melon Barb   ✅We ignore one particular Indian gem — the Melon barb, Haludaria fasciata — at...
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Melon Barb

Melon Barb

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Melon Barb
Melon Barb

Melon Barb

$7.00 $6.00
Size: 1
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Melon Barb

 

✅We ignore one particular Indian gem — the Melon barb, Haludaria fasciata — at such considerable loss. Let’s start with the merits. 

Right off the bat there’s this fish’s acceptance of a wide range of conditions. There’s nothing extreme about the Melon barbs, and they’ll be just as happy in a tank at 6.5pH as they are at 7.5pH. I’ve known them to be kept successfully at 7.8pH, and aquarium literature cites that they’ll happily go down to 6.0pH. Hardness is tolerated from a range as low as 2°H up to over 16°H. The sweet spot for temperature sits between 22°C and 26°C.

 

✅The best’ might be loosely translated as some approximation of their home habitat. Start with a decent sized tank, 120cm long. Next, you’re aiming to decorate it like it’s some Indian river or canal, with dark substrates (light sand like silver sand will rinse their colours out) and ideally a combo of sand (black quartz or JBL’s Sansibar dark will fit the bill) mixed in with river cobbles (I get mine by the sack from a garden centre, rinse them and keep them for when I need some). 


Filtration is important when keeping barb. The wild fish lives in streams and the barb will therefore prefer a well circulated aquarium with oxygen rich water.

This species is the ideal choice for any community aquarium containing mid-size species that appreciate the same environment. Melon barbs will not harm or harass fish that are too big to eat. They should however not be kept with timid species that might be spooked and/ or stressed by this fast moving species.

Melon barb is a shoaling species and it should always be kept in shoals of 8 or more fish. If they are kept in smaller groups they will not feel secure and will not show their true colors. They might harass other fish species if kept in too small groups.

The melon barb is very easy to feed and will ferociously devour any food that is given to it. In the wild they are omnivores feeding on both meaty foods and plants. In aquariums their diet can be based around flake food as long as the diet also includes frozen and live food as well as vegetables. They will survive on flake food only but will not show their true colours and their immune system can also become weakened.

✅ More information:

Size:3-4CM
pH: 6.0- 8.0
Temperature: 19-25° C (66-77°F)
Hardness: tolerates most conditions

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Shipping and DOAs Policy
Shipping and DOAs Policy
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Important Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.

** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023

  • For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.

** Area do not ship.

  • Western Australia.
  • Tasmania.
  • Northern Territory.

** Shipping Unit.

  • Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.

 

  • StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
  • Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).

 

  • We only ship from Monday to Wednesday. 
  • Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
  • All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
  • For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)

** How long is the shipping time for livestock?

  • Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.

** For other shipping.

  • If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
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Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
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Our shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.

However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period

To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:

🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.

🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home. 

🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.

🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.

🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.

  • Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
  • Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
  • Use water conditioner
  • A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
  • Provide good filtration
  • Perform weekly water changes
  • Perform weekly maintenance
  • Provide correct temperatures:
  1. Aquarium size
  2. Safe retreats
  3. Lighting
  4. Tank mates
  5. Species numbers
  • Color Enhancing Fish Food
  • Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
  1. Bell peppers
  2. Bok choy
  3. Kale
  4. Winter squash
  5. Broccoli
  6. Collards
  7. Pumpkin
  8. Mustard greens
  • Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
  1. Turmeric
  2. Garlic
  3. Basil
  4. Coriander
  5. Parsley
  • Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
  • Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
  • Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
  • Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
  • LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
  • Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
  • Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
  • Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
  • Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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