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|extra_scientific_names=Barbus nigrofasciatus, Puntius nigrofasciatus
 
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|origin=:The black Ruby Barb comes from forest streams in Sri Lanka.
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== Origin ==
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|sexing=:Males have deeper colours.
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:The black Ruby Barb comes from forest streams in Sri Lanka.
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|tank_compatibility=:A good community fish and not a fin-nipper like its cousin the [[Tiger Barb]], especially if it is kept in a shoal. Keep these fish in groups of at least 6 or more, with more females than males.
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|diet=:Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods and live foods. May also nibble on live plants.  Occasional feeding of [[bloodworm]]s are welcomed.
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== Sexing ==
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|environment_specifics=:A spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Provide them a good amount of lateral swimming room. They also like to have tall plants for cover. A darker substrate will showcase their colours very well.
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|behaviour=:Shoaling, will keep themselves to themselves. The males will display to the females when courting.
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|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.
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== Tank compatibility ==
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:A good community fish and not a fin-nipper like its cousin the [[Tiger Barb]], especially if it is kept in a shoal. Keep these fish in groups of at least 6 or more, with more females than males.
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== Diet ==
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:Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods and live foods. May also nibble on live plants.  Occasional feeding of [[bloodworm]]s are welcomed.
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== Feeding regime ==
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:Feed once or twice a day.
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== Environment specifics ==
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:A spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Provide them a good amount of lateral swimming room. They also like to have tall plants for cover. A darker substrate will showcase their colours very well.
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== Behaviour ==
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:Shoaling, will keep themselves to themselves. The males will display to the females when courting.
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== Identification ==
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: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.
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|Category=Fish, Fish (Freshwater), Cyprinids, Barbs, Shoaling Community Fish
 
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*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/barbruby.htm The Tropical Tank]
 
*[http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/barbruby.htm The Tropical Tank]
 
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_nigrofasciatus.html Mongabay]
 
*[http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Puntius_nigrofasciatus.html Mongabay]
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*[http://www.bettatrading.com.au/Black-Ruby-Barb-Fact-Sheet.php Black Ruby Barb Fact Sheet]
 

Latest revision as of 22:17, 19 September 2022

Black Ruby Barb

Black Ruby Barb.jpg
Black Ruby Barb

Pethia nigrofasciata

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

57 Litres (15 US G.)

Size

5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.0

Temp.

22.2-26.1°C (72 -79 °F)

Water Hardness

6-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:3 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

Habitat

Asia

Family

Cyprinidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Ruby Barb, Black Ruby Barb, Purple-Headed Barb, Purplehead Barb.

Additional scientific names

Barbus nigrofasciatus, Puntius nigrofasciatus


Origin[edit]

The black Ruby Barb comes from forest streams in Sri Lanka.


Sexing[edit]

Males have deeper colours.


Tank compatibility[edit]

A good community fish and not a fin-nipper like its cousin the Tiger Barb, especially if it is kept in a shoal. Keep these fish in groups of at least 6 or more, with more females than males.


Diet[edit]

Omnivorous, will take most aquarium foods and live foods. May also nibble on live plants. Occasional feeding of bloodworms are welcomed.


Feeding regime[edit]

Feed once or twice a day.


Environment specifics[edit]

A spacious tank with plenty of open swimming space. Provide them a good amount of lateral swimming room. They also like to have tall plants for cover. A darker substrate will showcase their colours very well.


Behaviour[edit]

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


Identification[edit]

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.

Pictures[edit]

External links[edit]

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