{"product_id":"black-ruby-barb-4-5cm-males","title":"Black Ruby Barb 4-5cm MALES","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"data-view__item overview\" role=\"tablist\" id=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"data-view__title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"section_overview\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data-view__content\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"section_overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data-view__table\" style=\"width: 100.062%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"italic-style\" style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eBarbus nigrofasciatus, Puntius nigrofasciatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eDistribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eEndemic to forest streams from the Kelani to the Nilwala Basins in Sri Lanka. Introduced to Colombia.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003e6cm (2.36\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003e18-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eWill acclimatise to a wide range of conditions. pH: 5.5-7.0, dH: up to 15 degrees.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eCommunity with no long-finned fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eNo special requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eMature males are larger and much more brightly coloured. Females fuller bodied.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.5603%;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.1559%;\"\u003eFlake, granules, pellets, algae wafers and frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data-view__item care\" role=\"tablist\" id=\"care\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"data-view__title\" data-role=\"collapsible\" data-collapsible=\"true\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"section_description\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data-view__content\" data-role=\"content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"section_description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Ruby Barbs are considered to be of a vulnerable status in their natural habitat. All the specimens offered for sale in the trade these days are captive-bred in order to try and safeguard what remains of the natural population. Black Ruby Barbs are a delightful species which show magnificent colouration when mature and settled into the home aquarium. The drab juveniles are all too often overlooked in the aquatics stores; however, adult males take on a stunning deep ruby red and black colour with flashes of green iridescence shining through, and are a real sight to behold. The above photograph shows a sub-adult specimen. Black Ruby Barbs are generally of a peaceful disposition and can even be a little shy. Due to their natural shoaling behaviour, they must be maintained in groups of 6 or more. The aquarium should be furnished with dark decor and plenty of plants (including floating plant cover) in order to form much appreciated shady hiding areas. They will, however, nibble on fine-leaved plants, so choose species with care. Black Ruby Barbs are sensitive to poor water quality or quick changes in water chemistry. It is therefore prudent to carry out frequent partial water changes rather than large, infrequent changes. Ideal fish for the peaceful, planted community aquarium with no long-finned fish present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"section_feeding\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\nFlake, green flake, spinach, small frozen foods such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, and brineshrimp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"section_breeding\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\nA separate softwater spawning aquarium should be set up with a substrate of marbles and plenty of fine-leaved plants. The temperature should be set at approx 26-27 °C, and a pair of well-conditioned fish acclimatised across. Spawning is often triggered when the first rays of morning sunshine hit the aquarium glass, and it is a very active affair which can last as long as 2 hours. Up to 500 eggs will be scattered over the plants and marbles, and the hungry parents must be removed immediately after the spawning or else they will predate on the eggs. The tank should be kept in darkness as the eggs are light-sensitive. The eggs usually hatch within 24-36 hours and once the fry become free-swimming, can be offered tiny foods such as infusoria.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56681816457591,"sku":"TS02782","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/download_8692ae40-5710-47de-b245-12d530a26ea6.jpg?v=1749809736","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/black-ruby-barb-4-5cm-males","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}