Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)

Also known as Barb, Blushing Rosy Barb, Gold Neon Rosy Barb, Longfin Rosy Barb, Neon Rosy Barb, Red Barb, Red Glass Rosy Barb

Description

Also known as Barb, Blushing Rosy Barb, Gold Neon Rosy Barb, Longfin Rosy Barb, Neon Rosy Barb, Red Barb, Red Glass Rosy Barb.

Found in schools, over lakes, and in fast flowing hill streams.
They feed on crustaceans, insects, plants and worms.
Length - 14cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Very common in the aquarium trade.
Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4714

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