Red Glass Barb

Description

The Red Glass Barb ( Pethia conchonius var. ), also known as the Rosy Glass Barb , is a peaceful and hardy community fish with a beautiful red-tinted, transparent body. They are lively, social fish that thrive in groups of six or more and show their best color when kept in planted or community aquariums.

Raised on our Florida fish farm , these barbs are strong, healthy, and tank-acclimated — ready to bring energy and color to your aquarium.

Includes a free food sample with every order

Available options: 3 Fish, 6 Fish, 12 Fish. Choose your option above for the current price and availability.

Care Requirements

• Scientific Name: Pethia conchonius — including the listed glass variety
• Adult Size: about 4 inches; size varies by strain
• Temperature: 68–75°F
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: moderate
• Tank Size: 40 gallons or larger with a long swimming area
• Temperament: Active; generally peaceful, with some fin-nipping risk
• Setup: Use a school with plants and swimming room; avoid keeping it permanently at the hot end of tropical conditions.
• Diet: Flakes, small pellets, vegetable foods, and varied frozen foods.
• Compatibility: Keep with active fish suited to cooler water. Watch long-finned companions.

Use a fully cycled aquarium, stable water conditions, and regular water changes. Plan space for the animals as they grow.

Read the full care guide

Shipping

• Ships Mondays. Orders must be placed by Sunday night to ship Monday.
• Orders received after the Sunday-night cutoff ship the following Monday.
• Live animals are packed with oxygen in insulated boxes, with temperature protection as needed.
• Shipping charges are shown at checkout.

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