Family: Cyprinidae
Ticto / Firefin Barb — a Cyprinidae freshwater fish. Reaches 9.4–13.8 cm; keep at 14–22 °C.
Pethia ticto is a Cyprinidae. In the aquarium it stays mostly peaceful. Plan on 9.4–13.8 cm of adult fish at 14–22 °C. Related profiles: Pethia atra, Pethia conchonius, Pethia cumingii.
Difficulty: moderate. Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins. Shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more.
Hold 14–22 °C and keep it stable — 14–22 °C recorded range. Room temperature to heated, depending on origin.
Expect 9.4–13.8 cm as an adult, living active throughout the water column. A 229 L tank or larger gives it room.
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular vegetable matter. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Mostly peaceful; some species nip fins; shoaling; keep in groups of 6 or more. Good company: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Keep away from Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
It lives in clear streams and rivers over gravel. Moderate, well-oxygenated current; Appreciates well-oxygenated water.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
Egg-scatterer; no parental care. Males often slimmer and more colourful.