Rosy Barb - representative female species photograph

Rosy Barb

Pethia conchonius

In Stock Tank Bred

SKU: MBI-BAR-042

Tank bred Rosy Barb is listed under MBI-BAR-042, with supplier grade 2 cm - 2.5 cm, 2.6 cm - 2.8 cm.

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Export Size
2.00 – 2.80 cm
Origin
Species native region: South Asia; offer: tank bred
Temperature
16.0–24.0°C
pH
6.00–8.00
Diet
omnivore
Rosy Barb, Pethia conchonius, is a South Asian freshwater species found in habitats ranging from streams to ponds and lakes. Adults can reach about 10 cm standard length in specialist accounts. Colour varies with sex and maturity, with males usually more colourful. This tank-bred listing retains the two separate small size grades supplied in the catalogue.
Keep eight to ten or more with compatible peaceful fish. Specialist guidance gives 16-24 C and pH 6-8. Provide planted shelter, open swimming room and a varied diet of prepared foods, small live or frozen foods and plant-containing foods. Confirm the breeder's current holding water before acclimation.
MBI-BAR-042 (2 cm - 2.5 cm): 80 fish per bag, maximum 8 bags per box; MBI-BAR-043 (2.6 cm - 2.8 cm): 60 fish per bag, maximum 8 bags per box. These are the supplier catalogue packing figures.
Order minimum: MBI-BAR-042: 80 individual fish; MBI-BAR-043: 60 individual fish. Prices are per individual fish. Existing quotation and business terms govern shipment arrangements.

Species Parameters

Export Size Min 2.00 cm
Export Size Max 2.80 cm
Origin Species native region: South Asia; offer: tank bred
Habitat Freshwater streams, ponds, lakes and swamps
Diet omnivore
Temp Min 16.0 °C
Temp Max 24.0 °C
pH Min 6.00
pH Max 8.00

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Photo credits

Photo 1

Representative female Rosy Barb; pictured size/age and supplied sex not guaranteed; source color adjustment by Togabi; file unchanged.

Photo: Marrabbio2; color adjustment by Togabi · Puntius conchonius.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0