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Rosy barb
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Wild-type

A variant of Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius)

Wild-type

Representative Rosy barbphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

A silvery-bronze barb whose males flush a deep rose-red along the body when in breeding condition, with a dark spot near the tail.

Keeper tips for this variant

A cool-tolerant, hardy schooler good for unheated rooms; keep a group of six-plus and males color up brightest with rivals present.

This page covers the Wild-type variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Rosy barb

Other Barbs variants

Longfin rosy barbNeon / Odessa-type rosy barbNeon / Red (super red)Gold / Neon goldLongfin