rosy barb

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Also known as: Barbus conchonius

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The rosy barb (Barbus conchonius) is a small, silvery-green fish native to India. It belongs to the carp family, Cyprinidae, and is characterized by barbels near its mouth. During the breeding season, the male rosy barb develops a flushed, rose color, making it a popular choice for tropical aquariums. In aquariums, they typically grow to about 2 to 2.5 inches, though they can be larger in the wild. The breeding male exhibits a deep rose hue with a black-edged dorsal fin.12

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Rosy barb (B. conchonius), to 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches) in aquariums, larger in nature; colour silvery rose with dark spot near tail; breeding male deep rose with black-edged dorsal fin.
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Rosy barb (B. conchonius), to 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches) in aquariums, larger in nature; colour silvery rose with dark spot near tail; breeding male deep rose with black-edged dorsal fin.
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