Neon Rosy Barb (Hamilton, 1822)

 Scientific Name  Puntius conchonius
 Diet  Omnivore; brine shrimp, meaty foods, flake, some  vegetable matter
 Alt Common Name  Rosy Barb
 Family  Cyprinidae
 Origin  Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
 Aquarist Level  Beginner
 Community Aquarium Safe  No
 Coloration  Red-pink body with silver-gold reflections.
 Disposition  Semi-aggressive.
 Hardiness  Hardy
 Compatibility  Compatible with other Barbs, Catfish,  Dwarf Cichlids, Gouramis, Larger-sized Livebearers, Loaches, Plecos, Rainbowfish.
 Mature Size  5 inches
 Minimum Recommended Aquarium Size 25 gallons
 Sexual Dimorphism  Males have black marks on finnage and are distinctly more red at mating time.