Everything About Rosy Barb Fish | Rosy Barb Care Guide

Everything About Rosy Barb Fish
The Rosy Barb is one of the most beautiful freshwater tropical fishes.They are normally very peaceful in nature.Rosy barbs make great additions to an aquarium and also do well in outdoor ponds.
Rosy barb care is very easy and a great choice for beginning aquarists. 

1. Size & Lifespan
They are one of the larger barb species that can grow up to 6 inches (14 cm) in length. With proper guide and care they can live upto 5 years, in your aquarium.

2. Origin
Commonly, they are found in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. At the present day, they are also found in Australia, Singapore, Mexico, , and Colombia.

3. Tank Size
Always keep them in a group (at least 5 Rosy barbs) , if you kept alone them, they will feel very stressed.
So a 30 gallon aquarium (114 litres) or larger is recommended. At the time of water changing, replace 25% to 35% of the tank water at least once a month. If the tank is densely stocked, then replaced the tank water weekly or every other week.

4. Water Condition
The rosy barb temperature should be between 64 to 72 F (18 to 22 C) and hardness range 2 to 10 dGH.

5. Diet
Rosy barbs are omnivorous fish. You should generally feed them a varied diet with high-quality flakes, crustaceans, brine shrimp, blood worms, brine shrimp,green vegetables like zucchini or peas.
You can offer foods 2 to 3 times in a day.

6. Male and female difference
Male and female rosy barbs difference are difficult to find when they are young. As they get adult, they got a pinkish color with a green cast along the back. The male has a brighter pinkish color on their underbellies and more slender. The female has a less coloration , smaller but plumper than male.

7.Tankmates
Rosy barbs make a great community, non-aggressive fish and also schooling fish. So you can keep them with swordtails, gouramis , danios, knifefish, ropefish, paradise fish, many American cichlids, and other barbs. Don’t keep them with tropical fish that are long-finned and slow moving.

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