Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – flake food, pellets, frozen brine shrimp, blanched vegetables
Aquarium species profile
Rosy Barb
Pethia conchonius · South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh — northern river systems)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature64–79°F
pH range6.0–8.0
Compatible tank mates
Other barbs, fast-moving tetras, loaches, danios
Tank mates to avoid
Long-finned slow fish (will fin-nip — Bettas, Angelfish), very small nano fish
Care notes
Males develop stunning rose-pink coloration especially during breeding. One of the hardiest barbs — tolerates a wide pH and temperature range. Active schooling fish; needs 5+. Known fin-nipper — choose tankmates carefully. A classic in the hobby for decades.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.