Barbs are predominantly small to medium sized fish with a typical diamond-shape, compressed laterally. A few species do grow large, but these are not commonly seen in the aquarium trade. Many, but not all, barbs have small barbels. Most barbs offered for sale come from Asia and belong to the genus Puntius, but barbs are […]

 If given a large enough school, they will typically not bother any other fish in the aquarium. It is best when trying to breed the Hexazon Barb to provide coarse gravel in the breeding tank and after the eggs have been laid, remove the parents. In most cases, 200 eggs will hatch after a little […]

Like all Tiger Barbs, this fish is a fin-nipper. It’s better to keep them on a well-planted tank with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming. The Green Tiger Barb needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well […]

Odessa barbs are peaceful, lively and undemanding. They are a good addition to coldwater community aquariums, and can be mixed with tankmates of nearly any size. They are active and appreciate having plenty of swimming room. When content, members of both sexes show red-brown banding. This becomes bright red on males that are ready to […]

 Prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming. The Rosy Barb is a schooling fish and enjoys being in numbers. If in a large enough school, they typically will not bother any other […]

 The Ticto Barb is a schooling fish and enjoys being in numbers. If in a large enough school, they typically will not bother any other fish in the aquarium. It is easily bred. Keep two females per one male preferable.
Provide a coarse gravel in the breeding tank and after the eggs have been laid, remove […]

They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Leave plenty of space for swimming. The Tiger Barb is a very active fish that may pester or even nip the fins of larger, slower moving fish.
Do not mix it with angelfishes. When breeding house a number of Tiger Barbs […]