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Ruby Barb

Tropical Fish Temperament
Passive
Semi-Aggressive
Aggressive

Ruby Barb

Barbus Nigrofasciatus

How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as an easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
6cm
Where are they from?
The Ruby Barb originates from Sri Lanka. Today all the fish available are tank bred. This hardy barb can be susceptible to white spot but fortunately responds well to treatment. How many can I keep?
Best in groups of 4 or more.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are acidic to neutral soft water. Temperature 20-26c. PH 5.5 – 7.
What do you feed them?
They are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods. Feed a varied diet of frozen, freeze dried and flake foods.
How compatible is it with other fish?
A boisterious fish that needs to be kept with other fish of a similar nature or larger robust fish.
How do you breed them?
In adult fish the male is much darker with the head a deep ruby red colour. The Ruby Barb is an egg scatterer that spawns adhesive eggs amongst plants. Remove parents after spawning and feed fry on infusoria and newly hatched brineshrimp.

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Price Each: £3.15

Quantity	Price Each
4+ Items	£2.95

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These are a selection of the fish we recommend to house the Ruby Barb with:

Gold Algae Eater	Red Crab	Serpae Tetra Special Offer	Marble Angelfish
Opaline Gourami	Gold Gourami	Ruby Shark	Silver Shark 2.5"
Soloni Synodontis 10cm	Petricola Synodontis	Boesmani Rainbow	Red Rainbow
Tiger Barb M/L	Green Tiger Barb	Rosy Barb large	Gold Barb
Albino Ruby Shark	Red Eye Tetra

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