Puntius
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Puntius conchonius, Rosy Barb, golden form. JJPhoto.dk
Family: Cyprinidae
Species in Genus Puntius:
- Black Ruby Barb
- Checkerboard Barb
- Cherry Barb
- Gold Barb
- Odessa Barb
- Redline Torpedo Barb
- Rosy Barb
- Ticto Barb
- Tiger Barb
Reference: 101 Best Tropical Fishes
These schooling barbs are hardy, popular fishes among aquarists worldwide. Captive breeding has produced many color variations and longfinned forms that are admired by some aquarists and shunned by others who prefer the more "wild type" fishes.
Facts about PuntiusRDF feed
| Family | Cyprinidae + |
| Image credit | JJ + |
| Reference | 101 Best Tropical Fishes + |
| Text credit | KW + |