{"product_id":"chilli-rosy-barb-pethia-conchonius","title":"Chilli Rosy Barb | Pethia conchonius","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chilli Rosy Barb is a line-bred strain of the classic Rosy Barb, selected for males that glow a deep chilli-red — extra warmth for an active shoal. Hardy, peaceful and notably cool-tolerant, it is an easy fish for beginners, though it is bigger and busier than many realise: mature fish can reach around 14 cm, so give the group room to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rosy Barb comes from the streams, rivers and still waters of northern India, Bangladesh and surrounding South Asia, ranging into cooler, subtropical hill country. It favours clear, well-oxygenated water with some current and plenty of open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep-bodied, silvery barb overlaid with rosy to intense red, brightest in displaying males, which also carry a small dark blotch near the tail base and blackened fin edges. This strain pushes the red further than wild fish. Females and young are more golden-olive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful but boisterous and fast-moving. Kept in a proper school of six or more they occupy themselves and rarely trouble tankmates, but small, under-stocked groups may nip fins. Best matched with robust, similarly active companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unfussy omnivore. Feed quality flake and pellet with regular vegetable matter, and rotate in live and frozen daphnia, brine shrimp and bloodworm. Some greens in the diet help curb any interest in soft plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery hardy and adaptable, tolerating cooler temperatures that would stress most tropicals — an unheated tank is fine in a temperate climate. Provide a tank of at least 90–120 litres with open swimming room, some current and secure planting; they colour best under good conditions with regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest barbs to breed. An enthusiastic egg-scatterer, it spawns among fine-leaved plants in cooler, softish water. Parents eat the eggs, so remove them after spawning. Fry are undemanding and grow quickly on microfoods and baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePethia conchonius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChilli Rosy Barb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Asia (India, Bangladesh); line-bred colour form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 cm (usually smaller in aquaria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active schooling; may nip in small groups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120+ litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColdwater and subtropical community aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMostly (may nibble soft-leaved plants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther active barbs, larger danios, rainbowfish, White Cloud Mountain minnows, peaceful loaches and robust catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong-finned or slow fish such as bettas and fancy guppies, timid nano fish, and small shrimp that may be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232845807907,"sku":"AA3796","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232845840675,"sku":"AA3796-M","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/chilli-rosy-barb-pethia-conc-43091543687459-lv.webp?v=1790307188","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/chilli-rosy-barb-pethia-conchonius","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}