Red Glass Barbs

[BartokTheDog]

Hi,

I have several fish which my LFS called "red glass barbs". I'm having trouble finding much information about them online. Are they a naturally occuring species or some sort of man-made strain? Is there a scientific name for them?

I heard that the males are the orange ones and the femailes are yellow... is this correct?

Thanks, I'd appreciate any info you might have. I've had them for a few months, and they are great fish. They nip gently at your fingers if you let em - very cute.

 

[impur]

Red Glass Rosy Barb

Puntius conchonius
Family - Cyprinidae
Other common name -

Origin - Asia
Care - easy

Enviroment

some cover
pH 6.0-8.0 Temp. 68 F
Hardness dH - 10
Min. tank size - 20 gal
Maximum fish size in aquarium - 5.5"
Origin of specimen - pond

Behavior

Compatibility - general community
Diet - omnivore
Reproduces egg layer
easy to reproduce in captivity
Purchase size

small
1.5-2.5"

 

[Lateral Line]

These are a man made strain of the common Rosy Barb, as such, care is the same. Easy fish.

 

[BartokTheDog]

Thanks alot! Appreciate it.