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One of the gentlest barbs available, it suits peaceful planted community tanks and is ideal for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 4.5–5 cm (2 in); males slightly smaller and slimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 4–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Western central Sumatra, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Clear, slow lowland streams and lake margins with vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Quality flake, micro granules, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, spirulina flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed small amounts twice daily; a varied diet improves colour and condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Rasboras, small tetras, danios, Corydoras, peaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggressive or much larger fish, fin-nippers such as tiger barbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Very peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimal; males display to each other without harm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Nervous and washed out if kept in small numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 18–25°C (64–77°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 2–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 70 litres for a group of six to ten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cooler-water barb that will not thrive if kept too warm, and it rewards a group of six or more with a dark substrate and plenty of plants. Males are smaller and more colourful, with red, black-edged fins. It is an egg-scatterer that spawns readily among fine-leaved plants, though adults will eat eggs. Almost all stock is farm-bred and very adaptable, making this an easy and attractive barb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680670888313,"sku":"STF-BARB-CHECKERED","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-BARB-CHECKERED.png?v=1790096971"},{"product_id":"odessa-barb-pethia-padamya-4cm","title":"Odessa Barb Pethia Padamya 4cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Odessa Barb is a small barb whose males carry a blazing red-orange band along a steel-blue flank, set off by black-spotted, red-edged fins and a dark shoulder spot. Long known only from the aquarium trade, it was finally traced to clear limestone streams in central Myanmar. 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This is a cool-water species that does poorly at typical tropical temperatures, so keep it towards the lower end. Sexing is simple, as only males have the red band. They are egg-scatterers that spawn readily in mature planted tanks. Harder, alkaline water suits them, making this an easy, colourful fish for many UK tap supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680670921081,"sku":"STF-BARB-ODESSA","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-BARB-ODESSA.png?v=1790096972"},{"product_id":"albino-golden-red-line-torpedo-denison-barb-puntius-denisonii-5cm","title":"Albino Golden Red Line Torpedo Denison Barb Puntius Denisonii 5cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Golden Red Line Torpedo Barb is a pale, golden form of the Denison barb, its sleek torpedo body carrying a glowing red-orange stripe over a creamy base. It comes from fast, oxygen-rich hill streams of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Karnataka, southern India. 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Cooler than average temperatures suit it; warm, stagnant water stresses it quickly. Females are larger and paler than males, and breeding needs hormone treatment, so all stock is farm-bred. A tight lid is essential, as these are athletic jumpers. 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A dark substrate, floating plants, leaf litter and subdued lighting bring out the pattern and mimic the peat swamps it comes from. Egg scatterers that spawn among fine-leaved plants, with females rounder and less colourful than males. Once settled in soft, tannin-stained water this is a striking and easy-going barb that rewards a little patience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680671084921,"sku":"STF-BARB-RHOMBO","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-BARB-RHOMBO.png?v=1790096971"},{"product_id":"red-tail-tinfoil-barb-barbodes-schwanenfeldii-5cm","title":"Red Tail Tinfoil Barb Barbodes Schwanenfeldii 5cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Tail Tinfoil Barb is a big, deep-bodied shoaler with brilliant mirror-silver scales, red fins and a black-edged forked tail. 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Cooler than average temperatures suit it; warm, stagnant water stresses it quickly. Females are larger and paler than males, and breeding needs hormone treatment, so all stock is farm-bred. The species is endangered in the wild, so farm-bred fish matter. 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Dark substrate, floating plants and driftwood bring out the red. Sexing is easy: males are red and slimmer, females browner and rounder. They scatter eggs among fine-leaved plants and fry sometimes survive in mature tanks. Hardy farm-bred stock adapts well, making this one of the most reliable small community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680684552569,"sku":"STF-BARB-CHERRY","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-BARB-CHERRY.png?v=1790097279"},{"product_id":"green-tiger-barb-puntius-tetrazona-3cm","title":"Green Tiger Barb Puntius Tetrazona 3cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Green Tiger Barb, or moss barb, is a selectively bred colour form of the Tiger Barb in which the black bars spread into a metallic bottle-green body, set off by red fins and nose. The species originates from clear forest streams in Sumatra, Indonesia. 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Green tiger barbs mix freely with standard, albino and gold strains, as all are one species. Females are plumper with less red on the nose and fins; they are egg-scatterers that eat their own spawn. Give open swimming space with dense edge planting and the green sheen is stunning under good lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680684618105,"sku":"STF-BARB-TIGER-GREEN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-BARB-TIGER-GREEN.png?v=1790097280"},{"product_id":"rosy-barb-pethia-conchonius-4cm","title":"Rosy Barb Pethia Conchonius 4cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rosy Barb is a hardy, active barb whose males glow metallic pink-red with black-tipped fins, while females are a soft golden olive with a dark spot near the tail. It is native to hill streams and lowland waters of northern India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Cool-tolerant and forgiving, it suits unheated and temperate community tanks and complete beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 8–10 cm (3–4 in); females slightly larger and plumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Northern India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Hill streams, tributaries, lakes and ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous, enjoys vegetable matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Quality flake, granules, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, blanched greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed twice daily; may nibble soft plants if greens are in short supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Danios, larger tetras, other peaceful barbs, Corydoras, loaches, White Cloud minnows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Tiny fish, aggressive cichlids, slow long-finned fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful, active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Low; males chase during spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs a cool, spacious tank; bored fish may nip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, moderately hard, neutral to alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 16–24°C (61–75°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 100 litres for a group of six or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosy barbs grow fairly large and swim hard, so give them length and a group of six or more. They prefer unheated or lightly heated water and colour best at cooler temperatures; prolonged tropical warmth shortens their lives. Males are redder and develop head tubercles when spawning; females are gold and rounder. 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Males are smaller, slimmer and brighter, with redder snouts, and the fish scatter eggs among plants with no parental care. Green, albino and platinum forms are all the same species. 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