average size
Color: Silvery green, dark spot at base of caudal. Male has black dash on dorsal and takes on rosy hue during spawning season.
Breeding Habits: Egg layers—lay eggs on fine plants similar to goldfish. Stock aquarium well with fine plants like Myriophyllum or Cabomba, weight down ends with a stone. Separate male and female for a few days. Spawning usually takes place within 48 hours after pair is placed together. After spawning is completed remove plants containing eggs and place in tank free from other fish and scavengers. Fry hatch in about a week and should be fed with Brine Shrimp.
The following Barbs are prettily colored and easy to take care of. Their breeding habits are like those of the Rosybarbs.
BARBUS SUMATRANUS BARBUS EVERETTI (CLOWN BARB) BARBUS SEMIFASCIOLATUS (HALF BANDED) BARBUS SEMIFASCIOLATUS var. Schuberti, (GOLD BARB) BARBUS NIGROFASCIATUS
Temperature: 45° to 80° F. Spawn best at 70° to 80° F.
Maturity: Mature in about 9 months.
Temperament: Peaceful.
BARBUS OLIGOLEPIS (below)
(Sumatra)
Color: Male—Large scales with blue-black spot, all fins orange-red with dark edge. Female—Duller in color with 4 or 5 black spots on sides.
Breeding Habits: Egg layers—Stock aquarium with Cabomba. Male turns almost black during spawning period. Remove both parents as soon as eggs are deposited on fine plants. Fry hatch in about 72 hours.