Arulius Barb

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• Appearance & Size

• Max adult size: up to 10 cm

• Dark brown to olive back fading along the body

• Distinct black patch above the pelvic anal and caudal fins

• Red hues on the tail and caudal fins

• Males develop longer flowing dorsal fins

• Colours become brighter as the fish matures

• Lifespan

• Average lifespan: up to 7 years with proper care

• Behavior & Feeding

• Active mid sized freshwater barb

• Peaceful but can nip fins if not kept in a proper group

• Best kept in schools of 6 or more

• Omnivorous: eats flakes pellets frozen and live foods

• Aquarium Setup

• Suitable for community aquariums with medium sized peaceful fish

• Provide open swimming space with plants and hiding spots

• Adaptable to a range of freshwater conditions

• Water Parameters

• pH range: 6.0–8.0

• Temperature: 19–25 °C

• Water hardness: soft to moderate (50–150 ppm)

• Tankmates

• Medium sized peaceful community fish

• Other barbs danios rasboras and similar active species

• Fish Keeping Snapshot

• Keeping difficulty: Beginner

• Diet: Omnivore

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Max size: 10 cm