The name “barb,” meaning “beard,” comes from the whiskerlike barbules which are located in the corner of the fish’s mouth. Now, some species have two pairs of these sensory appendages and some simply just don’t have them. Barbs are egglaying members of the carp family Cyprindae, and are typically fish-shaped, and have no unique extreme shapes or scalation like the catfish species.
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This species lacks any real specializations, which points to the theory that Barbs are resourceful and actively swim in schools. They seem to have a universal taste and school because of their small size, excluding the tin foil barb(which get up to 12in or 30 cm), makes them great food for larger fish. To help avoid predators Barbs have excellent vision and are quite fast.
When it comes to reproduction there is not parental care given to the fry, or eggs.
Description:
General shape, looks like most barbs but a bit longer. Size 2 ΒΌ (5.5 cm) Color: Silvery-golden body. Wide vertical black bands.
Sexual distinction:
Females are much fuller in the belly and are paler in color. Males are slimmer with splendid color that makes them one of the most beautiful barbs around.
Tank conditions:
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Temperature 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit (20-25 Celsius), for breeding the temperature should be between 81-86 degrees Fahrenheit (27-30 Celsius). The Ph rating should be between 6.5-7. Good lighting, with a deep layer (of preferably sand) substrate with 2/3 of the substrate covered by humus and ample vegetation. The rest of the space should be open for the free swimming area. Feeding: Omnivorous. Will consume large quantities of food. Behavior: A schooling, peaceful fish.
Sexual maturity and reproduction:
This has been said to be a hard fish to breed, the only thing that I have learned is that they need high temperatures, as I stated earlier in the tank conditions section. Compatibility: Will do fine with other fish of similar sizes that are nonaggression.
These are Tiger Barbs and the one is doing a head stand as a mating sign.
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