Barb | Long Fin Rosy Barb

Scientific Name: Puntius conchonius Common Name: Long Fin Rosy Barb, Highfin Rosy Barb Adult Size: 6 inches Life Expectancy: 5 years Habitat: Northern India, Bangal, and Assam Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons Ideal Tank Conditions:  Temperature Range: 74 - 79°F pH Range: 6.0 - 7.0 Water Hardness: 4 - 10 Temperament: Semi-aggressive and may fin nip Diet & Nutrition: Omnivore;  will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat. Supplement with color foods for best results in appearance. Breeding & Spawning: Moderately easy to breed. Select breeding pairs from the school that have excellent markings and strong color. They are egg layers that scatters their eggs rather than having a specific breeding site. The eggs are adhesive and will fall to the substrate. Neither parent cares for the eggs after spawning and will eat them if not