Puntius nigrofasciatus
| Common Names: | Black Ruby Barb |
| Synonyms: | Barbus nigrofasciatus |
| Family: | Cyprinidae |
| Category: | Cyprinids |
| Distribution: | Asia; Sri Lanka. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Schooling; Peaceful but active. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | Feed with normal and vegetable flakes and freeze dried tablets. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 6cm (2.4") Female: 6cm (2.4") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Male is larger and has brighter colours. The males fins also have more black that extends to the tips. |
| Breeding: | Relatively easy to breed, a varied diet is an important stimulant for breeding. |
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| Comments: | Best kept in schools of three or more. |
| Main Colours: | Red, Black |
| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
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