Rosy barbs are one of the most popular hardy aquarium fish. They are an active fish with bright colors. The Rosy barbs are schooling fish and make great additions to an aquarium and also do well in ponds.
Males have a brighter red coloration as opposed to the females that look more gold or silver than red. Both sexes have black markings on the fins and sides.
Rosy barbs make a great community fish id kept in a group of atlas 6. They socialize well with other nonaggressive fish of a similar size that enjoy cooler water. Fish including swordtails, gouramis, angels, knife fish paradise fish, danios, tetras, many and other barbs make suitable tank mates.
Rosy barbs can adapt to a wide range of conditions.
They tolerate a larger temperature range than most fish, from 12c to 30c. Because of this, they can be kept as pond fish as well.
Rosy barbs are omnivorous, likes a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods, including brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Rosy barbs are moderately easy to breed and become sexually mature when they have attained a size of 2.5 inches. Allow for plenty of plants in the tank as a place to lay eggs.
The eggs will hatch in about 30 hours. Free-swimming fry should be fed infusoria, a liquid fry food, or newly hatched baby brine at least three times a day. Pay close attention when feeding; uneaten foods can quickly foul the water, and the fry requires clean water to survive
