How big do Arulius barbs get?

It reaches an adult size of 12 centimetres (4.7 in) TL.

How big does a tiger barb get?

The tiger barb can grow to about 7–10 centimeters (2.8–3.9 inches) long and 3–4 centimeters (1.2–1.6 inches) wide, although they are often smaller when kept in captivity. Some can grow to around 13 centimeters as well. Native fish are silver to brownish yellow with four vertical black stripes and red fins and snout.

Is 4 tiger barbs enough?

You need to house at least six tiger barbs together, as they are a schooling fish. They will become more aggressive to tankmates if you have a group of less than six. Choose a large aquarium. The larger the aquarium, the better, as tiger barbs enjoy open space to swim around in.

How big do Checker Barbs get?

5 centimetres
The checker barb (Oliotius oligolepis) is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to creeks, rivers, and lakes in Sumatra, Indonesia. It has also been established in the wild in Colombia. The adult males have red fins with black tips. It will grow up to a length of 5 centimetres (2.0 in) TL.

What is the biggest type of barb?

Tinfoil Barbs are the largest member of the Barb family. Unfortunately, they are often only an inch or two long when sold, and many owners have no idea how large they grow. They should only be kept in large tanks of 55 gallons or more with other large species of fish.

Are Arulius barbs aggressive?

The Arulius barb or puntius arulius is a peaceful, active member of the barb species. While not as flamboyant as other barbs, it is a hardy, attractive species that can provide the base species for a large, colorful community aquarium.

How many tiger barb should be kept together?

When kept singly or in groups of two to three, tiger barbs will terrorize almost any fish that is unfortunate enough to reside in the same tank. Yet if they are kept in groups of a half dozen or more, they will usually keep their quarreling to themselves.

Does Tiger Barb eat algae?

Tiger barbs are omnivores in the wild, and eat small crustaceans, insects, algae and plant matter. Because of this, they will eat nearly anything offered to them in the home aquarium, and their diet should be made up of a high quality flake food.

Can tiger barbs live with guppies?

Fish you should never keep together with tiger barbs are guppies, angelfish, bettas, goldfish, cichlids. Other docile fish with flowy fins and fish that are too aggressive aren’t a good match either.

How big do 5 banded barbs get?

Overview

Are checkered barbs aggressive?

The Checkered barb is a hardy species that can be kept in community aquariums with other small not too aggressive species. This species can be kept in most setups. Dense vegetation along the sides and back is appreciated but is not necessary and will produce a smaller benefit than in many other barb species.

How big of an aquarium do you need for Barilius ardens?

Requires a large aquarium with minimum surface area of 150 ∗ 60 cm or equivalent. It is advised to find a filter which has a water flow between 4-5 times the volume of your aquarium. At a volume of 540 litres, the filter we recommend can be found here.

What kind of insects do Barilius ardens eat?

Barilius spp. are predominantly surface-feeders preying on aquatic and terrestrial insects in nature, with some small fishes and benthic invertebrates probably taken as well.

Where do the Barilius ardens come from in India?

ardens: from the Latin ardens, meaning ‘burning, fiery’, in allusion to the flame-like colour pattern in mature males. Currently known from the Sita and Swarna rivers systems which drain the western slopes of the Western Ghats mountains in Karnataka state, southwestern India.