Species

Pethia nigrofasciata

A peaceful Sri Lankan barb whose males blush deep crimson when rivals are near.

Puntius titteya

A beginner-friendly Sri Lankan barb that glows deepest red in a good-sized group.

Puntius chola

A lively, wide-ranging barb that thrives in groups and suits peaceful community tanks.

Barbodes dunckeri

A boldly patterned Malaysian barb that's been hiding behind its cousin's name for decades.

Pethia punctata

A peaceful, spotted little barb from India that rewards you for keeping a crowd.

Pethia phutunio

A tiny, peaceful schooler that thrives best among its own kind.

Puntius guganio

A peaceful, schooling barb from South Asia that science hasn't fully figured out yet.

Barbodes semifasciolatus

The golden form that fooled generations of fishkeepers into thinking it was the real thing.

Puntius sahyadriensis

A rare Indian hill-stream barb that truly shines when kept in a proper school.

Puntius vittatus

A peaceful little barb from rice fields and streams, best kept in lively groups.

Pethia padamya

A barb with a mysterious past and males that blaze red when rivals are near.

Barbodes banksi

A rare Bornean barb with a distinctive wedge marking, seldom seen outside specialist circles.

Pethia shalynius

A cool-water hill stream barb with a vivid blue lateral stripe and gentle temperament.

Dawkinsia assimilis

A lively Indian barb with bold caudal markings and a real taste for open-water schooling.

Puntigrus tetrazona

Bold, nippy, and best kept in a big rowdy group of its own kind.

Puntigrus anchisporus

A wild Bornean tiger barb that puts the common trade fish to shame.