🐟 Ticto Barb (Pethia ticto)
Freshwater Barb • Peaceful Community Fish • Active Swimmer • Schooling Species
 
📋 The Ticto Barb (Pethia ticto) is a classic, hardy freshwater barb known for its reflective silver body and the distinctive two-spot markings on its flanks. Its manageable size, peaceful nature, and lively schooling movement make it an ideal peaceful community fish for a wide variety of aquarium setups.
Highly social and best kept as an active swimmer in groups of six or more, the Ticto Barb shows tighter schooling, improved confidence, and more natural behaviors when housed in small shoals. Their compatibility with a long list of community species — including danios, rasboras, rainbowfish, gouramis, and corydoras — reinforces their popularity among aquarists.
Because they adapt well to various water conditions and planted tanks, Ticto Barbs also excel as a schooling species for beginner aquarists. Their simple care requirements and attractive coloration make them a dependable and visually pleasing choice.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Two-Spot Markings: Distinctive pattern on flanks
⚪ Peaceful Community Fish: Excellent temperament
📏 Manageable Size: Grows to around 10 cm
✅ Schooling Species: Thrives in groups
🐟Great for Beginners: Hardy and adaptable