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Tinfoil Barb Fish Medium | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:57:03 +0000

The tinfoil barb (Barbonymus schwanenfeldii) is a tropical Southeast Asian freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

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Red Tiger Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:55:21 +0000

The tiger barb can grow to about 7–10 centimeters (2.8–3.9 inches) long and 3–4 centimeters (1.2–1.6 inches) wide, although they are often smaller when kept in captivity.

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Green Tiger Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:53:45 +0000

The Green Tiger Barb (Pethia nigrofasciata) is a very peaceful species that is an excellent fish for the community planted aquarium. It is known for its small size and black striping, but is most desired for the brilliant ruby coloration that males develop during spawning behaviour.

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Gold Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:52:36 +0000

Gold barbs, Barbodes semifasciolatus, are ray-finned members of the Cyprinidae family. They're related to a large number of other popular aquarium species, including goldfish and danios. Gold barbs are actually a color variation of the more common Chinese barb, which is naturally green in color

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Cherry Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:51:07 +0000

Cherry barbs are freshwater fish that belong to the Cyprinidae family. They grow up to 2 inches long, and the males are often smaller than the females. These fish have a black lateral stripe spanning their entire body and glimmering scales.

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Rosy Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:49:17 +0000

Rosy Barbs are a typical barb shape. Males develop bright red sides and the end of the tail and other fins is black. Several new colour varieties have been developed with selective breeding enhancing the red colour. A long finned variety is also available.

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Melon Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:45:28 +0000

The melon barb is an open water, substrate egg-scatterer, and adults do not guard the eggs. Males in breeding condition flush red and develop fine nuptial tubercles on their snouts, used for bumping and rubbing the females to induce egg release.

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Denison Barb Fish Medium | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:41:43 +0000

The Denison's barb is a schooling fish that is usually kept in groups. It tends to be peaceful but some have been known to be slightly aggressive around food, especially if kept in less space than they require. They eat bloodworms, shrimp, meat, fish flake and some vegetation.

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Tiger Barb Fish | Each

thezoopetshop — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:35:26 +0000

The tiger barb can grow to about 7–10 centimeters (2.8–3.9 inches) long and 3–4 centimeters (1.2–1.6 inches) wide, although they are often smaller when kept in captivity. Some can grow to around 13 centimeters as well. Native fish are silver to brownish yellow with four vertical black stripes and red fins and snout

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