{"product_id":"black-ruby-barb","title":"Black Ruby Barb","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eblack ruby barb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePethia nigrofasciata\u003c\/em\u003e) is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ea small, active, and colorful freshwater fish endemic to the forested streams of Sri Lanka\u003c\/mark\u003e. It is a popular and generally peaceful species in the aquarium hobby, known for its vibrant appearance and lively schooling behavior.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_d,qg7pB_e,qg7pB_f\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"6cfc3f73-6790-41f3-85d4-1f40417b78e2\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=qg7pB_d_C5gNJc;class=qg7pB_d_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjx9Oad6qeRAxUsOjQIHZAoNnEQye0OegQIARAC\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ePhysical Description\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_l,qg7pB_m,qg7pB_n\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"8139244e-6368-4633-bdba-cbd9529808bb\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=qg7pB_l_C5gNJc;class=qg7pB_l_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjx9Oad6qeRAxUsOjQIHZAoNnEQye0OegQIAhAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdults typically grow to a maximum length of 2 to 3 inches (5-7.6 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJuveniles are a yellowish-gray color with three prominent black vertical bands running down their body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eMales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edevelop a stunning, deep ruby-red to purplish-red body and head as they mature, especially during breeding periods. Their entire dorsal fin becomes a deep black, and their anal and pelvic fins are a blackish-red or purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFemales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eretain a paler, more yellowish or silver-gray body color with black accents at the base of their vertical fins and have a rounder belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt has a typical high-backed barb shape, similar to a tiger barb, but without the feelers (barbels) around the mouth that some other barb species possess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_18,qg7pB_19,qg7pB_1a\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"2c9df5dd-ca69-45c8-838c-793e6d1abddc\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=qg7pB_18_C5gNJc;class=qg7pB_18_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjx9Oad6qeRAxUsOjQIHZAoNnEQye0OegQIAxAG\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AdPoic\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eBehavior and Habitat\u003cspan class=\"txxDge notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_1g,qg7pB_1h,qg7pB_1i\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"5c7e6d27-171d-4ff0-8c8b-98425afca2bf\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=qg7pB_1g_C5gNJc;class=qg7pB_1g_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjx9Oad6qeRAxUsOjQIHZAoNnEQye0OegQIBBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eSocial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack ruby barbs are social, schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least six, or preferably more, to reduce stress and encourage their natural behavior. In groups, they are less likely to nip the fins of other tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are active swimmers and will occupy the middle and upper levels of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey originate from cool, shady, slow-moving forest streams in Sri Lanka with sand or gravel substrates and plenty of vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe fish are omnivores, feeding primarily on filamentous algae and detritus in the wild. In aquariums, they accept a varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_1w,qg7pB_1x,qg7pB_1y\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"21520861-6bdb-41e2-9357-8a7c03b0c941\" aria-label=\"View related links\" class=\"rBl3me\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=qg7pB_1w_C5gNJc;class=qg7pB_1w_UpSNec;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjx9Oad6qeRAxUsOjQIHZAoNnEQye0OegQIBRAE\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003csvg fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDue to over-collection and habitat loss in their native range, wild populations are considered vulnerable, and all specimens in the aquarium trade today are commercially bred.\u003cspan class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"qg7pB_25,qg7pB_26,qg7pB_27\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pan Ocean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47799416455409,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5294\/5905\/files\/Black-Ruby-Barb-Tropical-Fish-2.jpg?v=1780781184","url":"https:\/\/goldenstatediscus.com\/products\/black-ruby-barb","provider":"Golden State Discus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}