Black Ruby Barb 6-Lot .75" to 1.25" WYSIWYG

The female and juvenile Black Ruby Barb is silver/gold with black stripes, while the males possess the dark or black ruby red coloration from which their name is derived. They are a very lively, playful fish that prefers to be in schools.

They prefer a well-planted tank of at least 30 gallons with soft, slightly acidic water. Rocks and driftwood can be added to the aquarium, but leave plenty of space for swimming. The Black Ruby Barb is a very active fish that may pester or even nip the fins of larger, slower moving fish.

It is best, when trying to breed the Black Ruby Barb, to house a number of Barbs in the same aquarium until they pair off. After a pair has developed, the female will lay the eggs and the male will follow behind to fertilize. The fry will be free-swimming after about 5 days. Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.

The Black Ruby Barb needs to be fed a variety of foods including vegetables as well as meaty foods. Feed a quality flake food as well as live and frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms.

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