The tri-colour barb is an active, peaceful freshwater schooling fish featuring a shimmering golden-yellow or bronze body, black vertical markings, and bright red or orange fins.
Size: 5 to 7 cm (2 to 2.8 inches)
Minimum Tank Size: 80 litres (approx. 21 gallons)
Water Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH Range: 6.0 to 7.5
Behavior: Semi-peaceful to peaceful; can occasionally nip at slow or long-finned fish if kept in too small of a group.
Tankmates:
Tri Colour Barbs do best in schools and can live with peaceful species like tetras, rasboras, and small cichlids.
Diet: Omnivorous. Provide flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Care Tips: Keep Tri Colour Barbs in groups of at least 6 for their happiness. They appreciate having plenty of swimming space and hiding spots in the tank.
