Name: Rosy Barb (Puntius conchonius) Tank Bred
SKU: 577
Availability: InStock

Rosy Barb (Puntius conchonius) Tank Bred

Price range: $25.00 through $60.00

What We Love About Rosy Barb fish for sale:

• Brilliant Coloration: Males glow with rosy-red hues, especially in clean, well-fed tanks.

• Hardy and Adaptable: Great for beginners and tolerant of a wide range of water conditions.

• Active Schooling Behavior: Fun to watch in groups of 5 or more.

• Peaceful, Yet Lively: Compatible with many other community fish species.

Natural Habitat:

Native to South Asia, Rosy Barbs are typically found in clear, slow-moving rivers, streams, and ponds. They thrive in well-oxygenated waters with vegetation and open swimming areas.

Aqua scaping:

• Plants: Vallisneria, Java Fern, Hornwort, and Water Wisteria are ideal.

• Hardscape: Use smooth stones, driftwood, and open swimming space for active schooling.

• Botanicals: Indian Almond Leaves or alder cones can be added to promote natural behavior and enrich water conditions. Aquatic Arts Botanical Combo Pack along with Aqua Zen Botanical packs are a great way to get a variety of leave litter to explore in your aquarium.

Diet and Feeding:

Rosy Barbs are omnivores and will readily accept high-quality flake food, micro pellets, and frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, or bloodworms. A varied diet enhances their coloration and vitality.

Tank Mates and Compatibility:

These barbs are peaceful but energetic. Best kept with similarly sized and active fish like Danios, Rainbowfish, Rasboras, and larger Tetras. Avoid long-finned or slow-moving tank mates like Bettas, which may be stressed by their high activity.

Shrimp Safe:

Not recommended for tanks with dwarf shrimp, as they may nip or eat smaller shrimp. They can coexist with larger Amano shrimp and adult snails in a well-decorated tank.

Breeding:

Rosy Barbs are egg scatterers and will breed readily in a separate spawning tank. Provide fine-leaved plants or spawning mops. Adults should be removed after spawning to prevent them from eating the eggs.

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 64° – 75° F (17.7° – 23.8° C)

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• KH: 4 – 10 dKH

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

Care Guidelines:

• Diet: Omnivorous—feed a varied diet for best color and health.

• Social Behavior: Active and social; best in schools of 5 or more.

• Origin: Tank-Bred

• Average Adult Size: 2.5 – 3 inches (6.4 – 7.6 cm)

• Average Purchase Size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 3.8 cm)

A lively and colorful addition to any community tank, the Rosy Barb is an excellent choice for aquarists looking for an energetic and resilient fish that thrives in groups.

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