Black Ruby Barb

Introduction


This barb has a stocky body with a high black and deep belly.The basic color is pale golden yellow with some iridescence.Three broad black vertical bars cross the body,rather  faintly on this juvenile specimen.A short, often indistinct, black bar lines between the eyes, and a thin, dark lines mark the rear edge of the caudal peduncle.In breeding males, the whole body becomes  suffused with a sooty , deep red-pink and head turn deep red-purple to black.

Common Name


Black Ruby barb, Purple-headed barb, Ruby barb


Scientific Name




Puntius nigrofasciatus 




Species 




Barbus nigrofasciatus




Habitat




Streams in Srilanka


Maximum Size 




2.4 in (6cm)




Minimum Tank Size 




Atank measuring at least 30" x 12" x 12"/75cm x 30cm x 30cm/67.5 litres.Planted tank with some open swimming space, avoid overly bright lighting, or provide shade with floating plants.


Diet   




Omnivorous, most foods accepted, include a vegetable component in the diet.


Water Temperature 




 69.8 - 79°F/21 - 26°C


pH



6.0-7.0. 




Hardness  


1 - 12°H




Remark


This fish spawns easily