Rosy barb size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 8 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). The largest of the 12 Pethia species on LumaReef (Pethia aurea is the smallest, 2.4 cm).

Rosy barb tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 100 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Rosy barb water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 16–24 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Close to what most Pethia on LumaReef need (18–25 °C).

Rosy barb tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 18 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Gold barb, Black skirt tetra, and Pearl danio.

Rosy barb and plants: is it plant safe?

No, it may eat or uproot plants.

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Rosy barb

Pethia conchonius

Hardy and energetic; it really does eat hair algae, and nibbles plants too.

The Rosy barb (Pethia conchonius) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 8 cm; the largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 100 cm long and water at 16–24 °C.

Size: 8 cm
Smallest tank: 100 cm
Temperature: 16–24 °C
Care: Easy

In the aquarium

Temperature16–24 °C

pH6.5–7.8

Hardness5–19 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Happiest in a group of 8 or more
Plants: Eats plants

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres42 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres92 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres171 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres205 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along18 species

Caution50 species

Crowding the same layer

Not together31 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 14 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Very common

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusPethia
SpeciesPethia conchonius
Described byBuchanan-Hamilton, 1822

In other languages

Spanish: Mino rosado
Russian: Огненный барбус

Quick answers

Rosy barb size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 8 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). The largest of the 12 Pethia species on LumaReef (Pethia aurea is the smallest, 2.4 cm).
Rosy barb tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 100 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Rosy barb water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 16–24 °C, pH 6.5–7.8, hardness 5–19 °dGH. Close to what most Pethia on LumaReef need (18–25 °C).
Rosy barb tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 18 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Gold barb, Black skirt tetra, and Pearl danio.
Rosy barb: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 8 together.
Rosy barb and plants: is it plant safe?: No, it may eat or uproot plants.