Black Ruby Barb A Fin Nipper?

[fett999]

Hi all. Could someone tell me if the black ruby barb is a fin nipper please.
If i'm honest I'd really love to have tiger barbs but as I have angel fish i know that this is out of the question. The black ruby has been suggested as a substitute as it looks very similar, and having looked at them I think they're a great looking fish, but I thought I heard that it was a fin nipper too.
They'd be going into a 180l tank with 3 angels and various other fish.
If they are can someone recommend another fish thats similar and available in the UK please.
Thanks for your' help

Fett999

 

[Cossie333]

Hi all. Could someone tell me if the black ruby barb is a fin nipper please.
If i'm honest I'd really love to have tiger barbs but as I have angel fish i know that this is out of the question. The black ruby has been suggested as a substitute as it looks very similar, and having looked at them I think they're a great looking fish, but I thought I heard that it was a fin nipper too.
They'd be going into a 180l tank with 3 angels and various other fish.
If they are can someone recommend another fish thats similar and available in the UK please.
Thanks for your' help

Fett999

THEY CAN BE AGGRESIVE BUT A HARLAQUIN RASBORA IS GREAT AND PEACFULL

 

[fett999]

Ah knickers.
I was hoping to have about 8 or 10 of them. Back to the drawing board I suppose.
I've looked at the harlequin in the past, and they are a nice looking fish, but it was really the look and shape of the tiger barbs/black ruby barbs that I liked.
Guess I'll have to have a rethink and try to find something else that excites me.
Thanks for the advice and fast reply Cossie.

Fett999

 

[Cossie333]

Ah knickers.
I was hoping to have about 8 or 10 of them. Back to the drawing board I suppose.
I've looked at the harlequin in the past, and they are a nice looking fish, but it was really the look and shape of the tiger barbs/black ruby barbs that I liked.
Guess I'll have to have a rethink and try to find something else that excites me.
Thanks for the advice and fast reply Cossie.

Fett999

ah also u may have to ask more experianced members but look at rainbow fish

 

[fett999]

Cool. I'll have a look at them.
Thanks again Cossie

Fett999

 

[Cossie333]

MAKE SURE ITS DWARF RAINBOW FISH LOL

 

[fett999]

lol. good point.

 

[Cossie333]

lol. good point.

do u like them

 

[fett999]

The dwarf Neon Rainbows remind me too much of neon tetras, which too be honest I've never been a big fan of.
Also they're a thinner bodied fish. I was looking more for the fuller body.
It's a shame because the size is about right.
Thanks for pointing them out though. It's not a fish I'd seen before. I've only ever really seen the Bosemans Rainbow before.
Cheers again Cossie,

Fett999

 

[Cossie333]

The dwarf Neon Rainbows remind me too much of neon tetras, which too be honest I've never been a big fan of.
Also they're a thinner bodied fish. I was looking more for the fuller body.
It's a shame because the size is about right.
Thanks for pointing them out though. It's not a fish I'd seen before. I've only ever really seen the Bosemans Rainbow before.
Cheers again Cossie,

Fett999

gona go to bed now lol can u see my picture yet finally try glass catfish or gouramis

 

[fett999]

Lol. Night and thanks again.
Can't see a pic at the mo I'm afraid.
Cool, I'll go take a look at them Now.
Cheers

Fett999

 

[Cossie333]

Lol. Night and thanks again.
Can't see a pic at the mo I'm afraid.
Cool, I'll go take a look at them Now.
Cheers

Fett999

see ya tomorrow ill pm ya and u can tell me howto get a pic

 

[fett999]

No problem. Just send me a message.
See ya tomorrow.

Fett999