Rosy Barb

Pethia conchonius

Minimum Tank Size

30–40 gal

Temperature

64–75°F

PH

6.0–8.0

Adult Size

4–6 in

Temperament 

Active schooling; can nip fins

Care Difficulty

Beginner

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore; quality flakes/pellets, vegetables and frozen/live foods.

Care Instructions

Provide swimming room and cooler water than many tropical community species.

Flow & Filtration

Moderate flow and good oxygenation.

Planted Tank Suitability

Good, though soft plants may be grazed.

Tank Mate Compatibility

Good Tank Mates
  • Danios
  • Other Robust Barbs
  • Corydoras

Use Caution 
  • Rainbowfish
  • Livebearers

Avoid
  • Betta
  • Angelfish
  • Discus

Compatibility Notes

Temperature and fin-nipping tendencies make warm slow-finned fish poor choices.

Breeding Notes

Egg-scatterer.