Rosy Barb (Barbus Conchonius)

August 17, 2008 · Filed Under Freshwater Fish Profiles · Comment 

rosy barb

Name: Rosy Barb

Latin Name: Barbus Conchonius

Ideal fish for any beginner aquariumist as they are suited for most water conditions and will eat anything from algae and plants to flake,tablet,and live foods.

Rosy Barbs are peaceful and tolerant of other speices and mix well with other similar-sized barbs.

Ideal Conditions:

  • Water: Slighty acidic,slighty soft
  • Temperature: 64-73F (8-23C)
  • Food: small live or frozen aquatic invertebrates, such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, and blood worm. Flake foods. Green foods
  • Min number in the aquarium: 2
  • Min Aquarium Size: 24inch (60cm)
  • Tank Region: Bottom, middle and top

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