Rosy Barb

(Pethia conchonius) 

The Rosy Barb is also known in certain circles as the Red Barb and is a popular freshwater tropical fish that will bring a lot of activity to your tank. This fish is generally peaceful but like many barbs, can become fin nippers if they are not placed in a small school of 5 or more. They are also very aggressive eaters and will accept flake fish food with gusto.

Many have reported breeding success with the Rosy Barb by using broad leaved aquarium plants on which the female will lay it's eggs. Adults will eat the eggs so you must separate them if you want to raise the fry.

They will accept nearly all foods including flakes, frozen, freeze dried and live foods.

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