Species Profile
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
Barbspeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–79°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, frozen
Notes
Males flush deep ruby red along the entire body when displaying, females stay olive. Less nippy than most barbs, works in community tanks with similarly-paced tankmates. Group of 6+ to encourage male color.
Photo: Photo by and (c)2004 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) / Wikimedia Commons · Source · CC-BY-SA-2.5