Barbuses are one of the most popular fish among aquarists. These small fish are very resilient and have a somewhat snooty character. Types of barbs are very diverse in size and especially in color. To a beginner aquarist easier to navigate in this diversity, consider the most popular types of barbs.
Barbus fire veil
The average size of fish of this species is 6-8 cm. In nature it can reach 15 cm. The male is noticeably brighter than the female, the female is larger and has a full abdomen. The temperature regime is 20-25 ° С. It is desirable to contain a flock in a large aquarium with aeration and filtration of water. It is not desirable to be close to low-mobility and veil fish, because A fireball can bite their fins.
Sumatran Barbus
The Sumatran or tiger barb has a size of 5-7 cm. The temperature of the content is 22-26 ° C. They live in a flock, quite peaceful, accommodating with other fish. The volume of the aquarium is not less than 50 liters. For a healthy life, plants are needed. The gaggle usually floats in the middle and lower layers.
Barbus five-striped
The size of the five-barbed barbeque is 4-6 cm. The temperature of the content is 23-28 ° C. The schooly, peaceful, spawning fish swim in the middle layers. The optimum volume of the aquarium for one flock is 50 liters. The presence of plants is necessary.
Barbus Denisoni
In the aquarium, the Denisoni barbs reach a size of 10 cm, rarely up to 13 cm. The temperature is 24-28 ° С. Denisony's barbeque is one of the most complex fishes in the content, in particular it concerns breeding. The volume of the aquarium should be 200 liters or more.
Barbus cherry
This species is 4-5 cm in size. It was named for the characteristic reddish or cherry color of the male abdomen. The temperature is 23-27 ° С. This species is also better to keep a flock of at least 5 individuals, so the recommended volume of water is 50-100 liters. Cherry barbs are rather unpretentious, and their beauty has made this species one of the most popular in our aquariums.