Scientific name: Puntius conchonius
Common name: Rosy barb
Max. size: 14.0 cm / 5.5 inches
pH range: 6.0 – 8.0
dH range: 5 - 19
Temperature range: 18 – 22°C / 64.5 – 71.5°F (Will accept higher temperatures but 18 – 22°C / 64.5 – 71.5°F is preferable)
The Rosy barb is hardy and stays relatively small. These two factors, combined with its peaceful temperament and attractive colouration, has made it a very popular aquarium fish that can be kept even by novice aquarists with comparatively small aquariums. The Rosy barb has been popular in the aquarium hobby for several decades and will most likely continue to be so in the future. It is not difficult to breed in captivity and a lot of the specimens in today’s aquarium trade are captive bred. The sturdy Rosy barb can also be kept as pond fish.
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