Rosy Barbs are hardy fish, and can be kept successfully by beginners. Rosy Barbs are usually a gold metallic color, with males having metallic orange to red flanks. They sport a black spot near the base of the tail, and the fins are generally reddish. Males are generally more colorful than females but the bright colors will not usually develop without the presence of females.

There are many aquacultured variations to the “natural” Rosy Barb. The Red Glass Rosy Barbs are a slightly muted color variant of the common Rosy Barb. The color is pale and almost translucent.

Maximum Size: In aquariums Red Glass Rosy Barbs can grow to be about 3″long, including their tails.

Behaviors: Red Glass Rosy Barbs are active swimmers and are rarely aggressive.

Compatibility: Some recommended tank mates include, other smaller Barbs, Rainbowfish, Danios, small Gouramis, and many other small to medium size aquarium fish.

Temperature: Red Glass Rosy Barbs can live pretty well from about 60 to 80 degrees F., but they’re probably most comfortable at about 70 to 75 degrees F.

Feeding: Premium Fish Food Flakes when small and small Premium Pellet Food when larger.

Water Conditions: Red Glass Rosy Barbs seem to be tolerant of a wide range of water conditions. A pH of about 7 with moderate hardness is best.

Aquarium Size: It is probably best to house these fish in at least a 30-gallon tank, but bigger is better. Keep at most one Red Glass Rosy Barb per 2-gallons, when they’re small. Larger Red Glass Rosy Barbs need about 3-gallons per Red Glass Rosy Barb.