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Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)
Cool-tolerant; males flush rose-red. Active swimmer needs 36in+ footprint.
Specifications
- ecosystem
- freshwater
- min tank gallons
- 30
- adult size in
- 4
- temperature range f
- 64-77
- ph range
- 6.0-8.0
- gh range dgh
- 5-19
- care difficulty
- beginner
- aggression
- semi_aggressive
- community compatible
- yes
- schooling min count
- 6
- diet
- omnivore
- lifespan years
- 5-7
- tank zone
- mid
Sources
- Aquarium Co-Op video / blog content · ingest 2026-05-06
- Practical Fishkeeping public articles · ingest 2026-05-06