Rosy Barb

Rosy Barb - Hardy, Cold-Tolerant Colour for the Larger Community Tank

The Rosy Barb shows off warm rosy-pink to gold colouration across a noticeably larger frame than most community barbs, and it stands out as one of the hardiest, most cold-tolerant barbs available for home aquariums.

Its tolerance for cooler, unheated conditions makes it a flexible choice for keepers without a dedicated heater setup, while its peaceful, active schooling nature suits larger community tanks with plenty of open swimming room.

At N8 Aquatics, our fish are carefully raised and conditioned to ensure healthy stock suited to home aquariums.

Species Snapshot

• Adult Size: ~14 cm
• Tank Size: 100 L minimum, keep in a group of 6 or more
• Temperament: Peaceful, active schooling fish — one of the hardiest barbs
• Temperature: 18–24°C (tolerates cooler, unheated tanks better than most tropicals)
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Difficulty: Easy

Ideal Habitat and Care

Given its larger adult size and cooler-water tolerance, this barb does well in a spacious, well-filtered tank and can even suit unheated setups in mild climates.

• Temperature: 18–24°C (tolerates cooler, unheated tanks better than most tropicals)
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Water Flow: Low to moderate
• Maintenance: Weekly partial water changes of 20–30%

Diet

This species is an easy feeder that will happily accept a varied diet.

• High-quality flake or pellet as a daily staple
• Frozen or live daphnia for variety
• Frozen or live bloodworm for extra protein

Compatibility

Its hardy, easy-going nature makes it a great fit for larger community tanks alongside other robust fish.

Suitable tankmates include:

• Other robust community fish
• Danios and other barb species
• Corydoras catfish

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Why Buy From N8 Aquatics

• Carefully raised aquarium fish
• Healthy, well-conditioned stock
• Strong genetics and vibrant colouration
• Breeder support if you have questions

Pickup Information

N8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.

Orders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.

Please ensure you are able to collect your fish before placing an order.

Important

All livestock sold by N8 Aquatics should be introduced to fully cycled aquariums suitable for the species being kept.

Please ensure your aquarium setup and tankmates are appropriate before purchasing.