Black Ruby Barb

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A modest gold-brown fish for most of the year that transforms in display, the males turning deep crimson-black across the head and forebody. Peaceful and undemanding.FeedingFlake, pellets and frozen foods with some vegetable content.CompatibilityPeaceful, unlike many barbs. Keep in groups of eight or more with a mix of sexes. Suits most community tanks.Behaviour and personalityMales display to one another constantly, and the colour change during display is dramatic and quick.Before you buyShop specimens look plain. The ruby colour only appears on mature males with females present, so judge the fish on what it becomes rather than what arrives. Show more