Black Ruby Tiger Barb

The black ruby barb pethia nigrofasciata formerly puntius nigrofasciatus or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to sri lanka where it occurs in forested streams from the kelani basin to the nilwala basin.

Black ruby tiger barb.

In recent years selective breeding has created several color variations that include green black red and albino. A 1 5 long young tiger barb. First you have two different species the black ruby barb. 4570 premium red crystal barbs also called the odessa barb pictures.

Pethia nigrofasciata and the tiger barb original and man made green variety is the same species puntius anchisporus. The waters where black ruby barbs are found in nature are soft and acidic and the natural substrates in the river beds are made up of fine gravel or sand. All barbs pick at eachother the trick is to have enough to spread thele aggression. They don t look like much as juveniles but as they mature and with good food their colours will be incredible.

Tiger barbs get along fine with ruby barbs. In the wild both deforestation and over collection have put this species at risk. The black ruby barb is a sleek looking fish that is best described as being a an omnivore and a friendly tank mate although it may have issues with. Best described as a friendly omnivorous tank mate it may have issues with being out competed by larger more carnivorous fish.

The black ruby barb is a peaceful beautiful small barb from the forested streams of sri lanka off the southern coast of india. As akasha said this won t work and for a couple of reasons. When looking for the right fish to add to your aquarium remember arizona aquatic gardens is the place to go. The black ruby barb or purplehead barb is a rare treat and you just found it here.

Both like all barbs which are cyprinids are shoaling fish so each species must have a group of its own. Odessa barbs are a fish i feature a lot in my articles they are a perfectly well behaved barb and are suitable in most aquariums. They all swim together but i have 6 of each type. I have tiger barbs green barbs black barbs ruby barbs and golden barbs all in a 75 gallon tank.

Water in these areas is cooler than other tropical regions so tank temperature for ruby barbs should be in the range of 72 to 79 degrees f. The brightly colored population introduced to mahaweli at ginigathena sri lanka is said to have. They are found in streams on hills around 1000 ft 300 m in elevation. Click on each picture to see a bigger picture.

Taken in our facilities by drtom bailey showing a beautiful male above and female below. Black ruby barb water requirements.