Black Ruby Purple Headed Barb

Live FishSKU: BR_BARB

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Description

Black Ruby Barbs

The black ruby barb (Pethia nigrofasciata, formerly Puntius nigrofasciatus) or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka, where it occurs in forested streams from the Kelani basin to the Nilwala basin. They are found in streams on hills around 1000 ft in elevation.

This species is good for keeping with other barbs and similar fish. In captivity, the fish are omnivorous, with a healthy appetite. The black ruby barb is an active swimmer that is best kept in schools of at least six. House in a well-planted aquarium, with shading from surface weed or floating plants. They may nibble in fine-leaved plants, so choose plants with care.

Are Black Ruby Barbs aggressive?
Barbs can be a bit aggressive in small groups as a general rule. Their stress from being isolated almost always comes out as aggression towards their tankmates. Keep Black Ruby barbs in groups of 6 or more to appease aggressive behaviour.

Features
Approx. supplied size: 1-2" / 3-5cm
Maximum size: 3" / 8cm
Origin: Sri Lanka
Family: Cyprinidae
Temperament: Generally peaceful in groups
Lighting requirement: moderate
Ideal number kept together: 6+

Water Conditions
Our conditions: pH 7.5, temp 25 °C
Ideal pH: 6.0-7.0
Hardness: 5-12KH
Water flow: moderate
Temperature: 20–26 °C


Ease of Care
Easy. Do not house with long fin or fan-tailed fish, they have a tendency to fin-nip. Black ruby barbs prefer a lower pH, and can be sensitive to poor water quality or extreme water chemistry changes. 

Feeding
Feed flake or granules, supplement with a mixture of both meaty and vegetable frozen food.

Breeding
Egg layers, more likely to spawn in soft water conditions.  

Life Span
Black Ruby barbs can live up to 5 years in perfect conditions.

Photo is for illustration only - one supplied.

For more information on general fishkeeping and our shipping procedures click here.

black ruby barbs

In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).

Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.

All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.

 SERVICE  SPEND  COST
 Packet/Courier items    
 Royal Mail (2-3 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £2.99
 Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days)  £0.00-£49.99 £4.99
 Parcelforce 24 (1 day)  £0.00-£49.99 £7.99
 Parcelforce 24 (1 day)  £50 and up FREE
     
 Pallets (booked in)  aquariums / bulky items  

 Pallets Standard (3-5 days)

 - FREE

 Pallets Express (1-2 days)

 - £39.99

 

*EXCLUDED ITEMS  extra delivery fees apply:
 Fibreglass Ponds (booked in)    

 Zone 1 (7-10 days)

 - £79.99
 Zone 2 (7-14 days)  - £149.99
 Zone 3 (7-21 days)  - £249.99
Pond Plants (direct from grower)
All pond plants (3-10 days) one-off fee regardless of order size/value £5.99

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