Black ruby barb

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 31 × 12 in (80 × 30 cm) or larger.
• Adult size 2.2 in (55 mm), excluding the tail
• Temperature 75–79°F (24–26°C)
• pH 6.5–7.5
• GH 4–12 dGH
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Keep eight or more with other active fish. Avoid slow, long-finned tankmates.

Diet

Feed fine tropical flakes with plant ingredients or Hikari Micro Pellets if the pellets fit. Offer Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Daphnia for variety.