{"title":"Barb","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"green-tiger-barb","title":"Melon Barb","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eMelon Barb (Haludaria fasciata) – Bold Stripes and a Touch of Warm Colour 🍈🐟\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eMelon Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eStriped Barb\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an active and eye-catching schooling fish known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"219\"\u003egolden-pink body\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"250\"\u003econtrasting black stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lively temperament. 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