{"title":"Barbs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"flame-barb","title":"Fire Barb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ilZyRc R7mRQb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xEFZqe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tbIZh wQN2Jd Odbbif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sUKAcb\"\u003eIf you are looking for a pet fish, you are likely thinking of the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"gevl-bUQrauDgIt7CkPIPkaKJsAE_1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eFire Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (scientific name: \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"gevl-bUQrauDgIt7CkPIPkaKJsAE_2\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eEnteromius fasciolatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), which is also frequently called the \u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eAfrican Banded Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Zkbeff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: They have a brilliant red-orange background body color overlapped by dark, vertical bars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e: Unlike notorious fin-nippers like Tiger Barbs, \u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"gevl-bUQrauDgIt7CkPIPkaKJsAE_4\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eFire Barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eextremely peaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e and make excellent community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: They are small schooling fish reaching about 2 to 2.5 inches. They should always be kept in a group of at least 5 to 10 to feel safe and show their best colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Crown Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48957303849208,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2247\/5768\/files\/IMG-7409.jpg?v=1781663896"},{"product_id":"gold-dwarf-barb","title":"Gold Dwarf Barb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qJYHHd mp0vvc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tonYlb Uphzyf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aim-chrome-initial-inline-async-container\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Zkbeff\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pWvJNd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" class=\"mZJni Dn7Fzd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jAOkJc\" role=\"button\" id=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eGolden Dwarf Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ePethia gelius\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003ea peaceful, hardy nano fish prized for its shimmering golden body and petite size, typically topping out at just \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1 to 1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Unlike some of its boisterous relatives, this \"true dwarf\" species is calm and social, making it an excellent addition to planted community tanks and even shrimp setups.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Behavior\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: They feature a radiant golden or pale yellow hue with semi-transparent fins and distinctive black markings or faded striping along the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSocial Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e: These are schooling fish that must be kept in groups of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eat least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, though larger groups of 10+ help them feel secure and showcase better coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eActivity Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: They primarily occupy the middle and bottom water levels but are active foragers that will explore the entire tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely peaceful and non-aggressive; however, they can be skittish and require plenty of hiding places to feel safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eHabitat \u0026amp; Care Requirements\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eOriginating from the rivers and floodplains of South Asia (India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh), they thrive in stable, well-maintained environments.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: A minimum of \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e10 to 20 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended to accommodate a proper school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 68–77°F (20–25°C); they tolerate cooler \"temperate\" water better than many tropical fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0 – 7.5 (prefers slightly acidic to neutral).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5–15 dGH (soft to moderately hard).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnivorous micropredators. They readily accept high-quality flakes and micro-pellets but benefit greatly from small live or frozen foods like \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDaphnia, baby brine shrimp, and Cyclops\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eBecause of their small size and shy nature, they should only be housed with other peaceful, non-aggressive species:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small rasboras, danios, sparkling gouramis, and dwarf corydoras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eInvertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally safe with adult dwarf shrimp and snails, though they may snack on very tiny shrimp fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, boisterous, or aggressive fish that could easily intimidate or prey upon them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eBreeding Notes\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eGolden Dwarf Barbs are \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eegg scatterers\u003c\/strong\u003e that do not guard their young. In a separate breeding tank with fine-leaved plants (like Java Moss), they will deposit adhesive eggs. To ensure fry survival, adults should be removed immediately after spawning, as they are known to eat their own eggs.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAre you looking to \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ebuy a school\u003c\/strong\u003e for your tank, or do you need help \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ediagnosing a health issue\u003c\/strong\u003e with your current barbs?\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SGF5Lb\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SGF5Lb\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"SGF5Lb\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ofHStc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jKhXsc notranslate\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"BTkBWc\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"EJw9bc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"jydCyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MFrAxb BKnikc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w6SxZb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fNe8gf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"T5ny9d\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vhJ6Pe sfVJve\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"jydCyd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MFrAxb BKnikc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w6SxZb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w8lk7d\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Crown Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48957346775288,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/2247\/5768\/files\/IMG-2289.jpg?v=1781664253"}],"url":"https:\/\/sdtropicals.com\/collections\/barbs.oembed","provider":"SD Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}