{"product_id":"longfin-rosy-barb-pethia-conchonius","title":"Longfin Rosy Barb | Pethia conchonius","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Longfin Rosy Barb trails extra finnage over a rosy-red body — a hardy, active and peaceful shoaler that reaches around 12–14 cm. A flowing twist on a dependable classic, it colours up beautifully in a group and copes with cooler water than most tropicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rosy Barb hails from the cooler streams, lakes and ponds of northern India and Bangladesh, in clear, well-oxygenated water among plants and over gravel. Its subtropical origin means it tolerates — and even prefers — cooler temperatures than many aquarium fish, doing well in unheated or temperate tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA robust, deep-bodied barb that flushes rosy-pink to deep red, brightest in courting males, with a small dark blotch near the tail. Females are fuller-bodied and more golden. This variety extends the fins into long, flowing trails. Note it grows larger than many popular barbs, reaching around 12–14 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA peaceful, boisterous shoaler that is happiest — and best-behaved — in a group of six or more. Kept in too small a number it can turn to fin-nipping, so a proper school and active tankmates are important. Its energy and eventual size mean it suits robust community fish rather than tiny or long-finned nano species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy omnivore that accepts nearly everything: quality flakes and pellets as a staple, with frozen and live foods such as bloodworms, daphnia and brine shrimp for colour and condition, plus some vegetable matter. A varied diet keeps the males' red at its richest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, adaptable and forgiving, making it an excellent beginner's fish, though it appreciates swimming room and cooler, well-oxygenated water. A longer tank with gentle-to-moderate flow, some open swimming space and planted margins suits it well. Keep water clean with regular changes and provide a lid, as active barbs can jump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy egg-scatterer that gives no parental care. A conditioned group scatters eggs among fine-leaved plants and will eat them afterwards, so use a spawning tank with a protective mesh or dense plants. Cooler, clean water and live foods bring pairs into spawning condition.\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 (formerly Puntius\/Barbus conchonius)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLongfin Rosy Barb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectively bred; wild species from northern India and Bangladesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 12–14 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful (active shoaler; nippy if under-shoaled)\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\u003e110 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or more (length for swimming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods, some greens)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–19 dGH (soft to moderately 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\u003eBeginners; active community and temperate tanks\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\u003eYes — may nibble very soft plants but generally plant-safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobust, active community fish: other barbs, danios, larger tetras, rainbowfish, gouramis, Corydoras and bristlenose. Best in a shoal of six or more with similarly lively companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow or long-finned fish such as bettas, fancy guppies and angelfish that can be nipped, and small timid nano fish it will out-compete. Avoid keeping it in ones and twos, which encourages fin-nipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232845512995,"sku":"BA8736-S","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232845545763,"sku":"BA8736","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Longfin_Rosy_Barb_6a4f342a-4d2e-4390-8f81-67faf9224a4f.jpg?v=1781700462","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/longfin-rosy-barb-pethia-conchonius","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}