Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb

🔥 Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius – Longfin Variety)
Bring shimmering colour and graceful movement to your aquarium with the stunning Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb. This eye-catching variety of the Rosy Barb features elongated, flowing fins combined with a sparkling diamond-like sheen across its body, creating a lively yet elegant presence in any freshwater setup.

Males develop the most intense colours, especially shades of pink, red, and gold that deepen when in good condition or during breeding displays.

🌿 Why Choose Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb?
💎 Sparkling diamond-like body shimmer
🌹 Beautiful rosy-pink to red male colouration
🌊 Long, flowing fins for elegant movement
🐠 Active yet peaceful schooling behaviour
🌱 Excellent for larger planted aquariums

When kept in groups, they form a dynamic shoal that glides through open water, adding both colour and energy to the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Pethia conchonius
📛 Common Name: Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb
🏠 Tank Size: 100L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 18–24°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful (can be nippy if understocked)
🍽️ Diet: Flake food, pellets, frozen & live foods, vegetable matter
👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended

Long Fin Rosy Barbs thrive in well-oxygenated aquariums with open swimming space and some planting for cover. Cooler tropical conditions help maintain their best colour and activity levels.

🐠 Compatibility
Suitable for larger peaceful community aquariums with rainbowfish, larger tetras, danios, loaches, gouramis, and plecos. Avoid slow-moving or long-finned species that may be stressed by their activity.

Important Notes
Rosy Barbs are active schooling fish and should always be kept in proper groups to reduce fin-nipping behaviour. A well-planned aquascape with open areas helps maintain balance and natural behaviour.

The Long Fin Diamond Rosy Barb is a fantastic choice for UK fishkeepers seeking a vibrant, active schooling fish with elegant fins and sparkling colour that brings life and movement to larger aquariums.