Rosy Barb Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Rosy Barb in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: peaceful
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 20 gallons (75 liters) for a small school
• Compatibility: Excellent community fish, compatible with other peaceful, similarly sized species such as tetras, rasboras, danios, and other barbs. Avoid keeping with very slow-moving or long-finned fish as they can be fin-nippers, especially if not kept in a sufficiently large school.
• Special requirements: Rosy Barbs thrive in well-planted aquariums with open swimming spaces. They are schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 6-8 individuals to reduce stress and fin-nipping behavior. A good filtration system and regular water changes are essential for their health. They appreciate a moderate current.

Water parameters

Temperature

18-24 C (64-75 F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-19 dGH

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