{"product_id":"red-glass-barb-pethia-conchonius-tank-bred","title":"Red Glass Barb (Pethia conchonius) – Tank-Bred","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Glass Barb (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePethia conchonius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a colorful, active freshwater barb prized for its translucent appearance and warm red to rosy coloration. Closely associated with the familiar Rosy Barb, this selectively bred aquarium form combines the energetic schooling behavior that makes barbs so enjoyable to watch with a distinctive lighter-bodied appearance that allows flashes of red, silver, and iridescence to stand out as the fish move through the aquarium. Mature males generally develop the strongest coloration, particularly when comfortable and displaying among other members of their group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Glass Barbs are social fish and should be maintained in a proper group rather than as solitary specimens. When given sufficient swimming room, plant cover, and the company of their own kind, the group creates constant movement throughout the middle levels of the aquarium. Their adaptability, enthusiastic feeding response, and compatibility with many appropriately chosen community fish make them an excellent option for aquarists looking for an active schooling species rather than a single centerpiece fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred and USA-Bred Red Glass Barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the selection purchased. Captive-bred Red Glass Barbs are accustomed to aquarium conditions and prepared foods, making them an excellent choice for established freshwater community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat We Love About This Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful red glass coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines warm red tones with a lighter, partially translucent body that becomes especially striking as a group moves through a planted aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue social behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a properly sized group considerably more interesting to watch than a single fish, with schooling, displaying, and constant interaction between individuals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank-Bred and USA-Bred selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e give customers the opportunity to choose captive-bred fish based on their preferred source.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive without requiring an enormous aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Red Glass Barbs an excellent way to add movement and color to a thoughtfully planned community setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy and adaptable aquarium fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that readily accept a varied diet and can be an approachable choice for aquarists ready to maintain an appropriate social group.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePethia conchonius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Glass Barb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank-Bred or USA Bred (Varies by Selection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Purchase Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–1.5 Inches (2.5–3.8 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4–6 Inches (10–15 cm), so considerably more swimming space is needed as these active barbs mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate. Red Glass Barbs are hardy and adaptable but require clean water, open swimming space, and a proper social group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Peaceful. They generally make excellent community fish but may occasionally nip slow-moving or long-finned tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore. A varied diet of quality prepared, frozen, live, and plant-based foods supports healthy growth and strong coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchooling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. Red Glass Barbs should be kept in a group so they can display natural social behavior and distribute chasing among the school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active. These energetic barbs need plenty of open horizontal swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Midwater. Red Glass Barbs spend most of their time actively swimming through the middle of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 Gallons. Their adult size, activity level, and schooling behavior require more room than their juvenile purchase size suggests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–7 Years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan the aquarium around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadult school\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not the size of the juveniles you receive. Give Red Glass Barbs plenty of open swimming room surrounded by planted areas where the group can retreat and feel secure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters \u0026amp; Aquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Glass Barbs are adaptable fish, but they thrive when given stable water conditions, good filtration, and plenty of swimming room for their active school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64–75°F (18–24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Glass Barbs prefer cooler conditions than many tropical community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.5–7.5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Glass Barbs thrive in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline water, with stability being more important than targeting an exact number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–18 dGH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard water is generally well tolerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–12 dKH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable buffering helps prevent sudden changes in pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow 20 ppm preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 Gallons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their adult size and active schooling behavior require plenty of horizontal swimming room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Strong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good filtration helps maintain the clean, oxygen-rich water these active fish prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Glass Barbs appreciate water movement but should also have calmer areas for resting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to High.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good surface agitation supports the active metabolism of the school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully cycled and established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stable biological filtration reduces the risk of sudden water-quality problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Planting around the sides and back provides security while preserving an open central swimming area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate lighting works well, especially when balanced with live plants and shaded areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquatic Arts Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive Red Glass Barbs a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen swimming space and planted cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than filling the entire aquarium with décor. 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