Long Fin Rosey Barb

Common Name
Long Fin Rosey Barb
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Barbus conchonius species
Family
Cyprinidae
Community
General
Class
Barb
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Top-Middle-Bottom
Adult Length
2-2 1/2 inches
Feeding Habits
Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen vegetable diet, aphnia, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp, glass worms and blood worms. Flake and freeze dried foods also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful and schooling with fish of the same size.
Habitat
India: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Live plants may be nibbled on.
Breeding
Males will display the rosey color while the females are dull silver-gold color. During spawning they can produce 100-200 eggs.
Additional Comments
There is a misconception that all the members of the Barb Family are aggressive towards other tank mates. Barbs are very active fish and if kept in schools of five or more they tend to stick to themselves, and not bother the other fish in the aquarium.