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Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)

Rosy Barb

Pethia conchonius

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Active and may nibble soft or fine-leaved plants. Prefers cooler water and a large group to limit fin-nipping.

Adult size
4 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
6+
Temperature
64–77 °F
pH · hardness
6–8 · 5–19 dGH
Food
Omnivore: flakes, pellets, vegetables, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntCrystal Red Shrimp — shrimp it would huntTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntGerman Blue Ram — needs 80–86 °FMoonlight Gourami — needs 79–86 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

HornwortGuppy GrassAnubias BarteriVallisneria SpiralisLudwigia PalustrisJungle Val

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.