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Puntius nigrofasciatus
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| Black Ruby Barb | |
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| Black Ruby Barb | |
| Species | Puntius nigrofasciatus |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| 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) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 299.261 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:3 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
| This animal is available captive bred | |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Ruby Barb, Black Ruby Barb, Purple-Headed Barb
[edit] Synonyms
- 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. Keep these fish in groups of at least 6 or more, with more females than males.
[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 visible.
