Neon Rosy Barb

Neon Rosy Barb Scientific Name: Puntius conchonius
Recommended Aquarium: 20+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 4 inches
Temperament: Semi Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: India, Pakistan

Indigenous to the country of India, this fish is brilliant in color with its red sheen and the tips of its fins shimmering as it navigates back and forth in the aquarium. Males being slightly brighter than females, this occasional fin-nipper has a great appetite and is open for variety in its diet. When consistently fed live foods and during spawning time, the male Neon Rosy Barbs will radiate a gorgeous red-purple.

Approximate arrival size for Neon Rosy Barb: Small .75 to 1.25 inches, Medium 1.5 to 2 inches, Large 2 to 2.25 inches