Source: pixabay.com | PublicDomainPictures The Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymous schwanenfeldii) is one of the larger of the barb fish topping out at about 14 inches. It gets its name due to its long, slender, torpedo-like body that has a shimmery silver or sometimes gold coloring. This fish is also known as the Goldfoil Barb or the […]

Source: flickr.com | Derek Ramsey The Gold Barb (Puntius sachsii) is a species of barb fish that gets its name due to its deep, yellow-gold metallic coloring. It’s relatively small, and adapts well to a community tank and changing water conditions, which makes them ideal for the beginning aquarium enthusiast. This fish is actually a […]

Source: flickr.com | Brian Gratwicke The Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) — also known as the Red Cherry Barb — is a small fish that gets its name because of its deep, red coloring. This freshwater tropical fishs' natural habitat is in the waters of Asia near Sri Lanka and the Kelani. In the wild, this […]

Source: ruinemans.com The Rosy Barb (Puntius conchonus) is a favorite among the beginning freshwater fish keeper. They are a beautiful, hardy fish that are very active and fun to watch. The Rosy Barb gets its name because of its shimmery red coloring, which intensifies during their spawning season. The Rosy Barb’s native habitat is in […]

Source: wikimedia.org | Anandarajkumar The Odessa Barb (Puntius padamya) is one of the more highly sought after freshwater tropical fish as their colors can match those of some saltwater varieties. Their color patterns consist of golds, reds, blues and greens, and seeing a school of these fish dart about the tank is truly impressive. They’re […]