Rosy barb care
Pethia conchonius
Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius) grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 150 liters (40 US gallons). Keep it at 18–25 °C (64–77 °F) with a pH of 6–8.
FreshwaterEasySemi-aggressiveEats plants
Adult size10 cm · 3.9 in
Smallest tank150 L · 40 gal
Temperature18–25 °C · 64–77 °F
pH6–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyBronze corydorasAngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachAmano shrimpNerite snail
Avoid with
German blue ramCherry shrimpParadise fishDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiBoeseman's rainbowfishPea puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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