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Revision as of 06:28, 23 September 2019

Black Ruby Barb

Black Ruby Barb.jpg
Black Ruby Barb

Puntius nigrofasciatus

57 Litres (15 US G.)

5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

22.2-26.1°C (72 -79 °F)

6-10 °d

1:3 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-5 years

Family

Cyprinidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Ruby Barb, Black Ruby Barb, Purple-Headed Barb, Purplehead Barb.

Additional scientific names

Barbus nigrofasciatus


Origin

The black Ruby Barb comes from forest streams in Sri Lanka.


Sexing

Males have deeper colours.


Tank compatibility

A good community fish and not a fin-nipper like its cousin the Tiger Barb, especially if it is kept in a shoal. Keep these fish in groups of at least 6 or more, with more females than males.


Diet

Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods and live foods. May also nibble on live plants. Occasional feeding of bloodworms are welcomed.


Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics

A spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Provide them a good amount of lateral swimming room. They also like to have tall plants for cover. A darker substrate will showcase their colours very well.


Behaviour

Shoaling, will keep themselves to themselves. The males will display to the females when courting.


Identification

Typical high-backed Barb shape. Dark blue/black in colour with a rich crimson-coloured head. The female's colours are more muted with dark vertical bars visible.

Pictures

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