GloFish®, Galactic Purple® Barb
GloFish®, Galactic Purple® Barb
(Puntius tetrazona)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Purple and Black
Diet: Omnivore
dKH: 4 - 10
Family: Cyprinidae
Maximum Size: 3"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
pH: 6.0 - 7.0
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 74 - 79° F
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Overview
Fluorescent GloFish® have expanded to also include the new line of Barbs which also come in six neon colors: Starfire Red®, Electric Green®, Sunburst Orange®, Cosmic Blue®, Galactic Purple® and Moonrise Pink®. GloFish® are not dyed and their color, which is inherited from their parents, does not fade!
Original generations of GloFish® were genetically enhanced as embryos to help detect environmental pollutants and advance scientific research. Now every generation of GloFish® is born with its amazing color! The brilliant hues are produced by a fluorescent protein gene which occurs naturally in some marine organisms.
Keeping GloFish® is as easy as keeping Barbs. For best care, keep this peaceful fish by themselves in small aquariums or in small schools with equally non-aggressive fish. Since they are omnivores, feed GloFish® a varied diet of flake and frozen foods.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1–1/2"