{"product_id":"mahecola-barb-barbus-mahecola","title":"Mahecola Barb - Barbus Mahecola","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"312\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eMahecola Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eBarbus mahecola\u003c\/em\u003e) is a lesser-known freshwater species native to southern India, particularly in clear, flowing hill streams. This barb is appreciated for its slender body, peaceful demeanor, and subtle coloration—usually silvery with faint stripes and a sheen that glows under good lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"617\" class=\"\"\u003eThough not as flashy as other barbs, the Mahecola Barb is an elegant and hardy addition to planted aquariums. They prefer to be kept in schools of 6 or more and do well with similarly peaceful tankmates. A well-aerated tank with some current, dense plants, and open swimming areas will help them thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"869\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy\u003cbr data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e – Peaceful and social\u003cbr data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"683\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e – Up to 2.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20 gallons minimum\u003cbr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – 72°F to 78°F\u003cbr data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e – Omnivore (micro pellets, flakes, live\/frozen foods)\u003cbr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"854\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e – 6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1038\" class=\"\"\u003e🌿 \u003cem data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eAn underrated schooling fish, the Mahecola Barb brings activity and grace to the freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1038\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThis listing is for 1 Mahecola Barb (\u003cem data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eBarbus mahecola\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46603467260126,"sku":"","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/Untitleddesign-82.png?v=1747798101","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/mahecola-barb-barbus-mahecola","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}