General information These fish are usually silver with 4 black vertical stripes, however, different varieties in which the color and the number of stripes varies can be found in some locations. They can reach 5 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water temperature should range from 60ºF to 77ºF and water pH should be…
General information These fish are silver with reflective scales that look like tinfoil, hence its common name “ Tinfoil Red Tail Barb”, also, their dorsal fin and their caudal fin are red with black markings. There are more color varieties, however, these are selectively bred, a few examples are the Albino Tinfoil Barb , the…
General information Males can be black or silver with a scarlet horizontal stripe along the body and females are silver and pink and have a black spot above the pectoral fin. They can reach 3 inches. To be kept in captivity, water temperature should be between 75.2ºF and 78.8ºF and water pH should be range…
General information These fish are golden with red tinted fins and black patches along their flanks, they can reach 3.1 inches. This form is not their natural form and is the result of years and years of captive-breeding. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature…
General information These fish are a captive bred color morph of the Tiger Barb. They have a gold, white or silver color, red nose and fins and can reach 2.8 inches. Unlike Tiger Barbs, these individuals don’t always have gill covers. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0…
General information These fish are a captive bred color morph of the Tiger Barb. They have bright green color and can reach 2.8 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 68ºF to 79ºF. The tank should have open areas for swimming,…
General information These fish can be yellow, red or orange, they have 4 dark stripes and can reach 2.8 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 68ºF to 79ºF. The tank should have open areas for swimming, floating vegetation, driftwood roots,…
General information These fish are torpedo shaped and have two dark stripes, males have a cherry color while females only have some tints of red on their fins. These fish can reach 2 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 73ºF…
General information These fish are torpedo shaped and have two dark stripes, males have a cherry color while females only have some tints of red on their fins. These fish can reach 2 inches. To keep these fish in captivity, water pH should be between 6.0 and 8.0 and water temperature should range from 73ºF…
General information Pterophyllum scalare was one of the first species to be kept in captivity and to this day it is still one of the most common in the market. It’s popularity led to many cross-breedings so now there are many different varieties. In the wild, these fish are silver with dark vertical stripes, however,…