Species Profile
Rosy Barb
Pethia conchonius
Barbsfin-nipper
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
64–75°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 6+
Water level
mid
Diet
Flake, pellets, veggie
Notes
Cool-water barb, can nip long fins. Active and hardy, one of the few fish that works as a goldfish tankmate, but their fin-nipping rules out fancy goldfish.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Rosy Barb
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Rosy Barbin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Gold Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bloodfin Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Buenos Aires Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Convict Cichlid
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Hillstream Loach
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Odessa Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Denison's Barb
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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