Scientific name:

Barbus nigrofasciatus

Common name:

Black ruby barb

Sexing:

Males are more colourful.

Habitat:

Sri Lanka

Food:

Flakes and all types of live food

Care and maintenance:

Likes a well planted tank with room to swim use some floating plants to defuse lighting, an active but peaceful barb but provide some hiding places, can be kept with most other barbs.

Water conditions:

6-12° dGH, pH 6.0-7.0

Temperature:

22°-26°c, 72°-26°F

Size:

2½” (65mm)

Tank size:

36” (91cm)