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Barbs

Active, often nippy shoalers that need company.

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Cherry barbBeginner
Cherry barbPuntius titteya
  • 22–27°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 50 L+
Barbs · Peaceful · Omnivore
Tiger barbBeginner
Tiger barbPuntigrus tetrazona
  • 20–26°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 70 L+
Barbs · Semi-aggressive · Omnivore
Rosy barbBeginner
Rosy barbPethia conchonius
  • 18–26°C
  • pH 6–7.5
  • 60 L+
Barbs · Peaceful · Omnivore
Odessa barbBeginner
Odessa barbPethia padamya
  • 20–26°C
  • pH 6.5–7.5
  • 60 L+
Barbs · Peaceful · Omnivore
Tinfoil barbIntermediate
Tinfoil barbBarbonymus schwanenfeldii
  • 22–28°C
  • pH 6.5–8
  • 300 L+
Barbs · Peaceful · Omnivore
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