Family

  Cyprinidae Common name

  Ruby barb, Nigger barb Origin

  Sri Lanka Adult size (cm) (inches) 6.35 2.5   Community tank?

  Yes, with plenty of open water for swimming Food

  Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food Water temperature

  20 to 26.5 ° C (68 to 80 ° F) Breeding

  Fairly easy. Temperature 24 ° C (75 ° F) Additional information

  Shoaling barb of middle and lower waters.

Characterized by a lack of sensory barbels.

Likes a well planted tank, but with open water for swimming.

A firm favourite, with the males being more brightly coloured than the females.

Two or more males in a tank will produce beautiful body hues as they show off to each other. ...

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