Rosy Barb
Barbus conchonius
Native Region:
Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.- Inhabits lakes and
streams.
Temperament: Community. Peaceful and prefers small
schools.
Feeding: Staple foods, vegetable
flakes, thawed adult brine shrimp, and live foods. However, vegetable matter is heavy
influence in diet in the wild.
Temperature Range: 66-72°F.
pH: 6.3-7.3
dH range: 5.0 - 19.0
Adult Size: 3.5"
Sexing: Male is more
colorful.
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This page was last updated on
05/10/07.
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