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Name
Scientific name
Pethia conchonius
Described by
Authority Hamilton, Year 1822, Bracketed
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Rosy Barb
Photograph credits
All 14 credited
Summary
The rosy barb, Pethia conchonius, is a small cyprinid found from Pakistan throughout India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Generally considered one …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 100 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–24°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Brahmaputra, Ganges, Indrawati, Koshi
Writing
Etymology
Pethia: the generic vernacular name for small cyprinids in the Sinhala language. conchonius: appears to follow a local vernacular name for the fish.
Distribution
Described from 'Ponds of northeastern Bengal; Kosi and Ami rivers, India' but according to current knowledge is extensively distributed from Pakistan throughou…
Habitat
Occurs in numerous habitat-types, from flowing hill streams and tributaries of rivers to stiller waters such as lakes, ponds, and swamps.
Aquarium size
Base dimensions of at least 100 ∗ 30 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
Choice of décor is not especially critical though it tends to show better colouration in a heavily-planted set-up with a dark substrate. The addition of some f…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Studies have shown it to be a generalised omnivore feeding on worms, insects and other small invertebrates, as well as plant material and organic detritus. In …
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is generally peaceful and an ideal resident of the well-researched community aquarium. As it places no special demands in terms of water chemistry…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, especially during the spawning season when they also develop tubercules on the he…
Reproduction
Like most small cyprinids Pethia spp. are egg-scattering free spawners exhibiting no parental care. When in good condition they will spawn often and in a matur…
Notes
Generally considered one of the hardiest small cyprinids available in the aquarium hobby, P. conchonius is an excellent choice for newcomers. Selective breedin…
References
References
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