Family: Cyprinidae
Chilli Rosy Barb — a Cyprinidae from Oceania. Reaches 10.5–15.4 cm; keep at 18–22 °C.
Pethia conchonius, a member of the family Cyprinidae, comes from Oceania, where it inhabits clear streams and rivers over gravel. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins and omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter, it grows to 10.5–15.4 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 18–22 °C range. Other Pethia species in our database include Pethia atra, Pethia cumingii, Pethia didi.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Aim for 18–22 °C. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin; 18–22 °C recorded range.
Expect 10.5–15.4 cm as an adult, living bottom-dwelling. A 285 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins — pair it with Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs and skip Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Its home waters are Oceania — clear streams and rivers over gravel, with moderate, well-oxygenated current.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.