Long Fin Rosy Barb

AJinNY · 03-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Nice active fish but Im afraid to put cardinal tetras in there.

I would donate them back to the lfs so I could get a lot of cardinal tetra, but the problem is I want some bigger fish that are colorful and the options seem few relative to salt waterfish.

I have a few rainbow fish and close up you see some nice colors but from far back they look bland.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!!

Varga · 03-30-2008, 10:32 PM

ever had a yoyo loach?

AJinNY · 03-30-2008, 10:42 PM

no. but a yo yo loach doesnt sound appealing lol
im assuming its colorful? an active fish? peaceful? i will google it now.

reefjitsu · 03-30-2008, 11:46 PM

What size tank are we talking about here?

These guys have always been a big hit for me:Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Red/Blue Columbian Tetra
The link says they only get to 2.5 inches, but I find that they will get a little larger and quite bulky for their size.

Diamond tetras are also a new favorite of mine. They don't have a lot of colors and don't show well in the pet store, but they really are a beautiful fish. Honestly, they are not something I would have thought I would like, but after having been given some by a friend I have found that they are really a neat fish.

Varga · 03-30-2008, 11:52 PM

you should check them out. IMO YOYO's are the coolest fish to have. Friendly, active and interesting to watch

PEMfish · 03-31-2008, 06:12 PM

Botia almorhae(Yo yo) are a 6" fish, and not eel like. I'd say a 75g tank at least.

03-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
AJinNY Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 722 View Gallery Karma Komment	Long Fin Rosy Barb Nice active fish but Im afraid to put cardinal tetras in there. I would donate them back to the lfs so I could get a lot of cardinal tetra, but the problem is I want some bigger fish that are colorful and the options seem few relative to salt waterfish. I have a few rainbow fish and close up you see some nice colors but from far back they look bland. Any suggestions? Thanks!!

03-30-2008, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Long Fin Rosy Barb ever had a yoyo loach?

03-30-2008, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
AJinNY Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 722 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Long Fin Rosy Barb no. but a yo yo loach doesnt sound appealing lol im assuming its colorful? an active fish? peaceful? i will google it now.

03-30-2008, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
reefjitsu Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Magic City Posts: 758 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Long Fin Rosy Barb What size tank are we talking about here? These guys have always been a big hit for me:Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Red/Blue Columbian Tetra The link says they only get to 2.5 inches, but I find that they will get a little larger and quite bulky for their size. Diamond tetras are also a new favorite of mine. They don't have a lot of colors and don't show well in the pet store, but they really are a beautiful fish. Honestly, they are not something I would have thought I would like, but after having been given some by a friend I have found that they are really a neat fish. __________________ You can't give up hope just because it's hopeless. You got to keep on hoping and cover your ears and go "blah blah blah blah"- Futurama

03-30-2008, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Varga Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,355 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Long Fin Rosy Barb you should check them out. IMO YOYO's are the coolest fish to have. Friendly, active and interesting to watch

03-31-2008, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
PEMfish Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 3,048 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Long Fin Rosy Barb Botia almorhae(Yo yo) are a 6" fish, and not eel like. I'd say a 75g tank at least. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef chronicle; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.html# Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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