Longfin Rosy Barb – Pethia conchonius var. "Longfin"） 3-4 cm

🏠 Habitat & Tank Setup

• Tank Size: Suitable for aquariums of at least 60–100 cm (24–40 inches) in length.

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)

  • pH: 6.0–8.0

  • Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

• Tank Design: Provide a well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas and hiding spots using rocks and driftwood.  

🐠 Behavior & Tankmates

• Temperament: Generally peaceful and active; best kept in schools of 6 or more individuals.

• Tankmates: Compatible with other peaceful species. Avoid housing with slow-moving or long-finned fish, as the active nature of Rosy Barbs may cause stress to such species. 

🍽️ Diet

• Feeding: Omnivorous; accepts a wide variety of foods including high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.

• Feeding Frequency: Feed once or twice daily with an amount they can consume within 2–3 minutes.

🧬 Breeding

• Spawning: Egg scatterers; females lay eggs on the substrate, which hatch in 24–36 hours. To prevent adults from eating the eggs, place marbles or mesh at the bottom of the breeding tank.

• Raising Fry: After hatching, feed fry infusoria or finely crushed flake food until they are large enough to accept larger foods.