Puntius nigrofasciatus

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Black Ruby Barb
Black Ruby Barb
Species	Puntius nigrofasciatus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	6.35 cm 2-2.5 " (5.1-6.4cm)
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 299.261 K 26.111 °C 538.67 °R72 -79 °F (22.2-26.1°C)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	1:3 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Ruby Barb, Black Ruby Barb, Purple-Headed Barb

[edit] Other Scientific Names

Barbus nigrofasciatus

[edit] Sexing

Males have deeper colours.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A good community fish and not a fin-nipper like its cousin the Tiger Barb.

[edit] Diet

Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods and live foods. May also nibble on live plants.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

A spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space.

[edit] Behaviour

Shoaling, will keep themselves to themselves. The males will display to the females when courting.

[edit] Identification

Typical high-backed Barb shape. Dark blue/black in colour with a rich crimson-coloured head. The female's colours are more muted with dark vertical bars visable.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• The Tropical Tank