🐟 Drape Fin Barb (Oreichthys crenuchoides)
Freshwater Barb • Peaceful Schooling • Community Fish • Decorative Finned
 
📋 The Drape Fin Barb (Oreichthys crenuchoides) is an elegant freshwater species admired for its delicately elongated fins and graceful swimming behavior. Males display extended dorsal and anal fins that drape beautifully as they glide through planted aquariums, inspiring its common name.
Native to the slow-flowing streams and ponds of northeastern India, this species thrives in well-maintained planted aquariums with soft, slightly acidic to neutral water. It prefers to live in groups of 6 or more, displaying social interaction and calm movement when comfortable.
Gentle and non-aggressive, the Drape Fin Barb makes an ideal addition to peaceful community setups alongside small rasboras, tetras, and corydoras. Under good care, it develops subtle gold and rose tones with black-edged fins that shimmer under soft light.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Graceful Fin Extensions: Flowing drape-like fins on males
⚪ Peaceful Temperament: Excellent for calm community tanks
📏 Small, Elegant Size: Perfect for aquascaped aquariums
✅ Captive-Bred Availability: Hardy and adaptable
🐟 Unique Display Behavior: Shoals midwater in coordinated motion