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Barbus conchonius (not valid)
Size
Usually around 3" (7.5cm), but reported to grow larger in the wild.
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Barbus conchonius HABITS This is a hardy fish indeed. Now that it comes in various colour formats, it has become quite a favourite in aquariums. It is a good middle of the tank show off.
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Barbus conchonius (TSN 163624). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on April 28, 2004. Sharpe, Shirlie. Rosy Barb. Your Guide to Freshwater Aquariums. Retrieved on December 15, 2004. " Puntius conchonius". FishBase. Ed.
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Rosy Barb ( Barbus conchonius): The Rosy Barb is a hardy and colourful fish. Its very ready to breed, and mature males change to a deep pink colour when they get a bit randy. SizeOriginEase of keepFoodTempType 100 mm N.India ...
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Rosy Barbs - Barbus conchonius - Perhaps the most peaceful of the mid-sized (3"-4") barbs towards unrelated fish. Males become bright red, while females remain olive or gold: both sexes have a prominent black spot near the base of the tail.
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Rosy Barbs, or Barbus conchonius, are found schooling in shallow, slow moving streams and rivers in South Asia, specifically northern parts of India. Specific Care Information: Relative Care Ease: Easy ...
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SYN: Barbus conchonius, Cyprinus conchonius, Systomus conchonius PD: The Rosy Barb has no barbels and has slight lateral compression. The back is copper to green-gold. The flanks are bright orange to red and metallic looking.
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Breeding: A bit more difficult than for example Barbus conchonius. Soft acidic water, pH around 6 and dGH below 10, and clean water is required. In such a tank a pair should be added.
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( Barbus conchonius is the Rosy Barb.) > >TICTO, Neil, I said it was TiCto! Barbus ticto, or Ticto Barb. Liisa, you must excuse me -- It is my new computer eye glasses .
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 See also: Fish, Water, Rosy Barb, Species, Aquarium
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