Species Profile
Rosy Barb
Pethia conchonius
Barbsfin-nipper
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
64–75°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie
Notes
Cool-water barb, can nip long fins. Active and hardy — one of the few fish that works as a goldfish tankmate, but their fin-nipping rules out fancy goldfish.
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