Rosy Barb
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Rosy Barb

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Rosy Barb    (Puntius conchonius)

Grows to: 5.5"

Hobbyist Level:  A hardy, active, and colorful fish suitable for beginners.

How Many?  They are a schooling fish that should be be purchased in groups of 3 or more, but six or more is best.

Housing: Provide plenty of swimming room as well as some bushy plants around the sides and back of the aquarium for hiding.  They look best on a dark substrate.  They swim in the mid and bottom region of the tank.  They enjoy a strong water current and are tolerant of cooler water temperatures. Minimum tank size is about 15 gallons, but they look best in tanks of 30 gallons or more. They should be housed in a long tank as opposed to a tall tank. (Temperature- 64-79),  (pH 6.5-7.5)

Tank mates: They are active fish that should be kept with other active fish of similar size which can include gouramis, sharks, barbsm  large active tetras, and catfish.  Do not mix them with slow moving small fish such as guppies, neons, bettas.

Feeding:  They will accept a variety of foods.  Feed flakes as well as brine shrimp, spirulina-based foods, and frozen foods. They are omnivorous.

Natural Habitat:  Bengal, India, & Southeast Asia.   Fish sold at Elmer's are domestically raised.

Males and Females:  Male is brighter and pinker in color as well as having red color in its fins.  Females appear dull and do not have red color in their fins.

Color and fin varieties that you may see at Elmer's:
* Neon Rosy Barb
* Long Fin Rosy Barb
* Red Glass Rosy Barb
* Tangerine Barb
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