This beautiful member of the Barb family hails from Sri Lanka, where its beauty made it so popular that overfishing for the aquarium trade took it to the brink of extinction. Thanks to captive breeding programs, they are still readily available for sale. If you are looking for a peaceful fish to keep with other Barbs, the Ruby Barb may be just what you are looking for.Have you kept Black Ruby Barbs? If so, please share your thoughts and experiences.
Other Barbs
Gold Barb
Rosy Barb
Tiger Barb
Photo © Derek Ramsey
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