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Rosy barb

Pethia conchonius

What it needs

Grows to
8 cm
Smallest sensible tank
150 L, at least 90 cm long
Temperature
18 to 24 °C
pH
6 to 7.5
Hardness
5 to 19 dGH
Kept in
groups of 6 or more
Temperament
peaceful
Eats
omnivore
Swims
at every level
How hard
easy

These are the figures the stocking advice is built on. Make a room and it will tell you whether rosy barb fit the tank you have.