Male (left) and female Rosy Barb, Pethia conchonius.
Photos taken at Wharf Aquatics
Photos © Sean Evans
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| Common name: | Rosy barb |
| Scientific name: | Pethia conchonius |
| Synonyms: | Puntius conchonius, Barbus conchonius (not valid) |
| Size: | Usually around 3" (7.5cm), but reported to grow larger in the wild. |
| Origin: | Northern India |
| Tank setup: | Planted tank with plenty of swimming space. |
| Compatibility: | Keep with other lively community species, may be too boisterous for timid community fish,
and there is a risk of fin-nipping. |
| Temperature: | 18-23oC (64-73oF) |
| Water chemistry: | Fairly soft, around neutral (pH 6.5-7.5) |
| Feeding: | Omnivorous, most foods accepted. Use flake/granular foods as a staple and supplement with frozen/live foods. |
| Sexing: | Males have more red on the body and more distinct black edges on the fins. |
| Breeding: | Typical egg scatterer, the adults will eat the eggs if not removed. Use two females per male. |
| Comments: |
These fish show their best colours when kept at the cooler end of the tropical temperature range. A long-finned form
is available, as well as a "metallic" colour form.
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