Similarly coloured with the female being slightly larger than the male.
Size:
Up to 4 inches (10 cm)
Temperature:
20° - 27°C (68° - 81°F)
Water Chemistry:
pH: 6.5 to 7.5, soft to slightly hard.
Food:
Anything from flakes and small pellets (granules) through to frozen and live foods.
Notes:
A small and somewhat peaceful fish that can be kept in most aquariums. Groups of at least 6 is advised to keep the barbs occupied and prevent their sometimes fin-nipping habits, common to the barb family.
