Black Ruby Barb (Puntius nigrofasciatus), 1-1.5"
Description
The Black Ruby Barbs are a great semi-aggressive schooling fish to recommend to the beginner hobbyist. Males will be brighter in coloration than females. Keeping them happy is pretty simple and they will acclimate to an aquarium setting fairly easily. They prefer planted aquariums with rocks and drift where they can hide and swim through. The Black Ruby Barb will accept just about any food that is dropped into the tank from freshwater flakes to frozen meaty foods.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- - Max Size: 3"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Add to aquarium with ample hiding places and swimming space
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 4780454 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 77 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 3 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 5 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6 |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 1 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 19 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 7.5 |
| Scientific Name | Puntius nigrofasciatus |
| Min Water Temp | 72 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Southeast Asia |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 1 IN |
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Loves a variety of foods ranging from flake food to herbivore foods to meaty foods. Daphnia, pelleted food, brine shrimp, and bloodworms will help the fish thrive.
Description
The Black Ruby Barbs are a great semi-aggressive schooling fish to recommend to the beginner hobbyist. Males will be brighter in coloration than females. Keeping them happy is pretty simple and they will acclimate to an aquarium setting fairly easily. They prefer planted aquariums with rocks and drift where they can hide and swim through. The Black Ruby Barb will accept just about any food that is dropped into the tank from freshwater flakes to frozen meaty foods.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- - Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
- - Max Size: 3"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Add to aquarium with ample hiding places and swimming space
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 4780454 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |

