Black Ruby Barbs

[Fishstix]

I'm still researching fish to add to my Asian community and i was wondering about these fish. How would they do in a tank with Danios and Cherry Barbs? What numbers of them could i keep in a 29 gallon? Thanks.

 

[Ruby Shark]

Hi Fishtix,

In my opinion Black Ruby Barbs would do just fine in your tank. They are active and generally peaceful. They do like to be kept in groups so I recommend adding five to your tank.
HTH.

 

[Lateral Line]

I would agree, they are ideally suited to an Asian community. Be sure you get at least 2 males. 2 males together will often perform the "spiral dance" where they colour right up, in good fish, jet black with strawberry red heads, and whirl around and around each other going up and down. They show better colour doing this then whilst breeding.

When stressed out or cramped like in a dealers tank, they never show their true value - good quality fish can be spectacular fish in good conditions.