What kind of (FW) fish is this?

Funky_Fish14 · #1 08-29-2010, 07:32 PM

AKA. "Indian Flasher Barb"
AKA. "Roseline Shark"

It is a barb. Pretty common/good tank-mate for tetras and stuff and a community fish. its one of the less aggressive barbs. Also pricier. Active, colourful, schoolers. Pretty cool fish actually!

New fish of yours?

skabooya · #2 08-29-2010, 08:04 PM

agreed with above.
PS they like to be in groups

Chaloupa · #3 08-29-2010, 10:57 PM

They do like to live in groups...however 2 do NOT do well in a tank...too much picking on each other......beautiful fish though!

Tracey2 · #4 08-30-2010, 12:58 AM

I have tried groups of 5 & 6 of this barb and always end up with one. Others seem to have luck in groups but in my 125g they would fight, I have 1 large now and he is beautiful.

365seasons · #5 08-30-2010, 01:11 AM

Rosaline shark. Have one in our freshwater. When fed bloodworms, his red is gorgeous...Fun fish!!!

Delphinus · #6 08-30-2010, 02:17 AM

Found a whole bunch today on my LFS tripping.

But didn't buy any. My FW tank needs a workover before I put any new fish in there. I might pick up a few after that which gives me time to save up for them. Wow, you guys aren't kidding when you said they're pricey.

Veng68 · #7 08-30-2010, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Found a whole bunch today on my LFS tripping.

But didn't buy any. My FW tank needs a workover before I put any new fish in there. I might pick up a few after that which gives me time to save up for them. Wow, you guys aren't kidding when you said they're pricey.

How much are they over in Calgary? A vendor on BC Aquaria (pm me for name) can get them in regularly for around $12 each.

Cheers,
Vic