Description
Drape Fin Barbs – Graceful Elegance with Flowing Fins
Enhance your freshwater aquarium with the sophisticated beauty of Drape Fin Barbs (Pethia conchonius long fin variant). Known for their shimmering rosy-red bodies and exquisitely long, flowing fins that gently drape and ripple with every movement, these barbs add a touch of grace and charm to community tanks.
Drape Fin Barbs are peaceful, hardy, and social fish that thrive in schools, creating a dynamic and colorful display. Their elegant fins and vibrant coloration make them a favorite among aquarists seeking a refined yet lively addition to their aquarium.
Key Features:
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Vibrant Rosy-Red Body: Bright coloration complemented by long, flowing fins
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Peaceful & Social: Best kept in groups of 6 or more for natural schooling behavior
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Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a range of water conditions and easy to care for
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Ideal Community Fish: Compatible with other peaceful species of similar size
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 20 gallons for a small school
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Water Temp: 74–79°F (23–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods
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Lifespan: 4–6 years with proper care
Tip: Provide a planted tank with open swimming areas to showcase their elegant fins and vibrant colors.
Bring grace and lively charm to your aquarium with the Drape Fin Barbs — a stunning and spirited addition to any freshwater community.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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