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Barbs
Barbs are active schooling fish often kept in larger community aquariums.
2 genera • 2 species indexed
What is Barbs?
Barbs are freshwater cyprinids known for their energetic behaviour and bold colouring.
Group habitat profile
Native to Asia and Africa in rivers and streams with moderate flow.
Group-level data is editorial only and not used in compatibility scoring.
Genera in Barbs
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2 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
 Cherry barb Rohanella titteya | 5.0 | peaceful |
 Tiger Barb Puntigrus anchisporus | 8.0 | semi aggressive |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cherry barb Rohanella titteya | 5.0 | 22.0 to 27.0 C | -- | soft to medium | medium | peaceful |
Tiger Barb Puntigrus anchisporus | 8.0 | 21.0 to 26.0 C | 6.5 to 7.5 | soft to hard | medium | semi aggressive |