🐟 Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)
🐟Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)
Freshwater Fish • Community Fish • Active Schooling Species • Hardy Beginner Favorite
📋 The Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius) is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish, prized for its shimmering rosy-pink body and active, peaceful nature. Males display more intense red coloration, especially during spawning, while females are rounder and lighter in tone.
Hardy and adaptable, the Rosy Barb thrives in both tropical and temperate aquariums. Its constant movement and schooling behavior make it a perfect choice for community tanks.
💡 Highlights
✨ Vibrant Pink Hue: Especially vivid in males
⚪ Peaceful Schooling Fish: Excellent for mixed freshwater tanks
📏 Hardy & Adaptable: Ideal for beginner aquarists
✅ Captive-Bred Abundance: Easy to find and maintain
🐟Active Swimmer: Adds motion and life to aquariums
🧾 A Quick Look at the Rosy Barb
📛 Common Name: Rosy Barb
🔬 Scientific Name: Pethia conchonius
👨👩👧 Family: Cyprinidae
🌍 Origin: South Asia – India, Bangladesh, Nepal
📏 Max Size: 15 cm (≈ 6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 18 – 28 °C (≈ 64 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, active, schooling fish
🏠 Min Tank Size: 114 L (≈ 30 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Middle to lower levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No
⏳ Lifespan: 5 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – flakes, pellets, and live foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-scatterer; easy to breed in aquaria
