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Checker Barbs - Oliotius oligolepisOur price: £2.50A small Barb that can be skiiterish if not kept in shoals above 6 which has more females then males (which tend to fight) They are a broad feeder and like planted tanks with other peaceful fish.
Cherry Barb - Puntius titteyaOur price: From £2.00Cherry Barbs are a small easy peaceful barb that does well in shoals. They can be timid if not ample hiding spots are available. The cherry barb prefers dim lighting and tanks with dark sandy substrate with plants and usually can find them middle to bottom of the aquarium.
Cherry Longfin Barb x2Our price: £8.00A variant of the Cherry Barb only with beautiful elongated fins, beware of putting fin nippers with them. Cherry Barbs are a small easy peaceful barb that does well in shoals. They can be timid if not ample hiding spots are available. The cherry barb prefers dim lighting and tanks with drak sandy substrate with plants and usally can find them middle to bottom of the aquarium.
Drape fin BarbOur price: £3.95These little fish ( 1.5”) are quite shy, and very sensitive to the water conditions so not a particular beginners fish. They like to be in groups of 6 and swim in the middle to the bottom of the aquarium, with lots of hiding places. They will eat flake but prefer to find pellet foods that have sunk to the bottom.
Gelius BarbOur price: £3.95A nice nano community barb that only grows 1.8 inches, like most barbs can be kept in temperate water, but prefer their pH 6 to 7. They are a broad feeder and will eat most types of food. They like being in shoals. They are sensitive to water parameters swings so only should be added to a fully mature cycle aquarium and also proper acclimatise when introducing to the your aquarium
Gold Tiger Barb - Puntius TetrazonaOur price: £1.50Probably the most recognizable barb there is, and the main reason for barbs bad reputation! To avoid fin nipping they are best kept in shoals of 8 or more. They swim in the middle of the aquarium and appreciate lots of swimming space with plants real or artificial on the outskirts.
Jade/Green Tiger Barb - Puntius tetrazonaOur price: £2.50Probably the most recognizable barb there is, and the main reason for barbs bad reputation! To avoid fin nipping they are best kept in shoals of 8 or more. They swim in the middle of the aquarium and appreciate lots of swimming space with plants real or artificial on the outskirts.
Lemon Barb - Hypsibarbus wetmoreiOur price: £7.95Lemon fin Barbs grow huge and this should be considered when purchasing them. They are fast swimmers so a long aquarium is essential with lots of swimming space. They are very easy to keep and are peaceful, will not bother with other fish and can be kept singly or in shoals
Odessa Barb - Pethia padamyaOur price: £3.95Odessa Barbs are easy peaceful pretty fish Ideal for beginners. They are an active fish which will use all levels of the aquarium and prefer a moderate flow. Plants should be part of your aquascape but find the fine line between to little and too much as odessa barbs love swimming between plants but also love open swimming space.
Panda/ melon Barb - Haludaria fasciataOur price: £3.95The melon/panda barb is a relatively peaceful barb if kept in the right environment with a good shoal. They hardy very hardy and for best colouring keep in a tank with dark substrate like sanisbar and river cobbles, that is heavily planted at the back.
Pentazona Barb - Puntius hexazonaOur price: From £2.00Pentazona barbs should be kept in shoals 5 or more in at least a 75 litre tank. They can become shy and timed if kept with lively tank mates. They prefer aquariums with dark substrates, with hiding place made by rocks, woods,caves and plants and floating are hugely favoured. Pay attention went first introduced as do not take readily to new environments
Rosy barb - Puntius ConchoniusOur price: £2.95A good beginner fish as hardy, durable, colourful and nice activity when kept in schools. Can be kept with plants if you restricted to the back and sizes of the aquarium leaving tons of swimming room, they also root about in the gravel so keep that in mind too and do best in a fine gravel in darker substrate to show off their wonderful colour.
Ruby Barb - Punctius NigrofasciatusOur price: £2.00The Ruby Barb is a peaceful community that once settled will reward you with stunning colour. It is sensitive to poor water quality so maintenance on the aquarium is a must. It loves open swimming space like most barbs but aquariums should be planted and decorated to provide ample hiding space.
Shuberti Barb - Barbus SemifasciolatusOur price: £2.50The Shuberti Barb is a hardy barb, that does best in shoals above 6. They like open swimming places with plants in the background areas. They are a broad feeder and will accept most food.
Tiger Barb - Puntius tetrazonaOur price: £1.50Probably the most recognizable barb there is, and the main reason for barbs bad reputation! To avoid fin nipping they are best kept in shoals of 8 or more. They swim in the middle of the aquarium and appreciate lots of swimming space with plants real or artificial on the outskirts.
Tinfoil Barbs smallOur price: £3.95Max size 14 inch
Torpedo Barb - Puntius DenisoniiOur price: £10.95A great addition to an active community aquarium for this peaceful shoaling fish, although sedate fish might feel a tad overwhelmed but their activeness.