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	Black Ruby Barb
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Any one have experience with these great lookin barbs? if so.. I would like some tips, as I am ordering them for myself a group of 6 to go in my 35 gallon hex tank.. Thanks 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 23-May-2006 23:26
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Well i finally recieved them, anyone have any tips, besides making me look further on the internet, which i have done...? Any one have experience with them? 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 26-May-2006 04:42
BruceMoomaw Mega Fish Posts: 977 Kudos: 490 Votes: 0 Registered: 31-Dec-2002	The one thing I've heard about them is that, like Tiger barbs, they tend to be fin-nippers -- so I wouldn't keep them with mild-mannered or long-finned fish. (Most other Barbs seem to be better in this respect.)
Posted 26-May-2006 21:47
Brian1216 Hobbyist Posts: 97 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Apr-2005	I used to have 4 Black Rubies and i found them to be very peaceful. They were in a tank with an Angel at one point and never bothered him.
Posted 01-Jun-2006 22:16
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	Black Ruby Barbs are probably one of my favorite barbs. The ones I had a couple years ago were both male. Once in a blue moon they would turn from grayish to dark black with the ruby red face. Great looking fish. Seemed to be pretty hardy and hung with my Tiger barbs just fine. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 02-Jun-2006 00:05
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Well I have mine with thread fine rainbows and everything is going great! Each are keeping to their own business, and i cant wait to see the males get some colorchange! 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 02-Jun-2006 00:48
Brian1216 Hobbyist Posts: 97 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Apr-2005	My males stayed red almost constantly once they matured. They would get brighter or paler based on their mood.
Posted 02-Jun-2006 23:39


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