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| Family
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Cyprinidae |
| Common name
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Rosy barb |
| Origin
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India |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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8.89 |
3.5
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| Community tank?
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Yes, with open water for swimming. |
| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae, dried food |
| Water
temperature
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22 to
25 ° C (72 to 77 ° F) |
| Breeding
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Easy. Temperature 24 ° C (75 ° F).
The male becomes a bright red color at spawning time.
Parents must be separated from eggs immediately after spawning otherwise they will eat the eggs.
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| Additional
information
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Hardy species lacking barbels, which can live for 3 years or more.
Females stouter than males, and colored a rather drab olive-green.
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| Availability |
Buy Rosy Barb, Male from LiveAquaria.com
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