{"title":"Barbs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"denison-red-stripe-barb","title":"Denison Red Stripe Barb","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDenison Red Stripe Barb (Sahyadria denisonii) is a peaceful schooling fish native to southern India. It has a streamlined silver body, a dark horizontal stripe, and a red line extending from the head toward the middle of the body.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis active species needs a long aquarium with open swimming space, steady water movement, and good oxygen levels. It should be kept with other peaceful fish of a similar size and fed a varied omnivorous diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sahyadria denisonii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denison Barb, Red Line Shark, Red Line Torpedo Barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flakes, small pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp, frozen foods, and occasional bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59°F–77°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–25 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding and Gender\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome-aquarium breeding is uncommon, although the species is bred commercially. Mature females are usually larger and fuller-bodied, while males may show stronger coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"2 inch","offer_id":48866947072154,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/1802\/3578\/files\/Barb_RedLineTorpedoBarb-productimage_540x_1.webp?v=1785408110"},{"product_id":"red-tail-tinfoil-barb","title":"Red Tail Tinfoil Barb","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Tail Tinfoil Barb is a large, active freshwater fish suited to spacious aquariums. Native to Southeast Asia, it has a silver body with red fins and can grow much larger than common barb species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fish needs strong swimming space and is best kept with other large, active tank mates. Its omnivorous diet should include both protein-rich foods and plant-based foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbus schwanefeldi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Tail Tinfoil Barb, Tall Barb, Tinfoil Barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flakes, pellets, shrimp, worms, blanched lettuce, and spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72°F–81°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Tail Tinfoil Barbs are egg-scattering fish. Females may release thousands of eggs, but the adults do not protect the eggs or young and may eat them. Females can appear noticeably rounder during spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"2 Inch","offer_id":48866958278810,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/1802\/3578\/files\/Barb_RedFinTinfoilBarb-productimage_540x_ce262ed3-2325-4633-b8be-e6c40952ff01.webp?v=1785408154"},{"product_id":"rosy-barb-care-and-facts-about-puntius-conchonius-fish","title":"Rosy Barb: Care and Facts about Puntius conchonius Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePuntius conchonius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eRosy Barb, Red Barb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5 years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\u003cspan\u003eorthern India, Bangal, and Assam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Tank Conditions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Range: \u003cspan\u003e74 - 79°F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Range: \u003cspan\u003e6.0 - 7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 - 10\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSemi-aggressive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore; \u003cspan\u003e will generally eat all kinds of live, fresh, and flake foods. To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food everyday. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen) or blood worms as a treat. Supplement with color foods for best results in appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Spawning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eM\u003cspan\u003eoderately easy to breed. Select breeding pairs from the school that have excellent markings and strong color. They are egg layers that scatters their eggs rather than having a specific breeding site. The eggs are adhesive and will fall to the substrate. \u003c\/span\u003eNeither parent cares for the eggs after spawning and will eat them if not removed from the breeding tank immediately. The eggs will hatch in about 30 hours. Free-swimming fry should be fed infusoria, a liquid fry food, or newly hatched baby brine shrimp at least three times a day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender: \u003c\/strong\u003eDifficult to tell when they are young, but as they get older the male becomes redder and more slender. The female remains smaller in general.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Regular \/ Male","offer_id":48866974400666,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large \/ Male","offer_id":48866974433434,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/1802\/3578\/files\/Barb_MaleRosyBarb-productimage_540x_3ce99eec-5dba-4ba0-9e29-a85a1638ec0b.webp?v=1785408199"},{"product_id":"albino-tiger-barb-fish","title":"Albino Tiger Barb Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlbino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is an active freshwater fish with pale coloration and distinct markings. Native to Borneo, Sumatra, and Indonesia, this schooling species is best kept with other active fish in a properly sized aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Barbs may nip the fins of slow-moving or long-finned tank mates, so suitable companions should be selected carefully. Keeping them in a group can help reduce unwanted fin-nipping behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puntigrus tetrazona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Tiger Barb, Sumatra Barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borneo, Sumatra, and Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active and semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flake food, brine shrimp, and bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68°F–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbino Tiger Barbs can breed in a suitable aquarium and may reach sexual maturity at a young age. Females are usually larger and fuller-bodied, while males are smaller, brighter, and may develop a red nose during spawning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J \u0026 F Aquatics Exotics","offers":[{"title":"1.5 Inch","offer_id":48866986197146,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/1802\/3578\/files\/AlbinoTigerBarb_540x_038de3cc-2b97-427b-8df1-dea67dac7552.webp?v=1785408254"}],"url":"https:\/\/jfaquaticsexotics.com\/collections\/barbs.oembed","provider":"J \u0026 F Aquatics Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}