Black Ruby Barb (Pethia nigrofasciata)
22–26°C · pH 6–6.5 · 72L
From £3.19Some sizes on sale
Also in packs from £9.59
Aquarium Barbs for Sale UK
Compare the named barb’s adult size and behaviour before choosing a group or companions.
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- Allow adult swimming space and suitable water
- Plan the group and assess fin-nipping risk
- Read the exact fish, size grade and sale quantity
Current Barbs listings
28 products
Checkered Barb (Oliotius oligolepis)
18–25°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 68L
£2.99
Green Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
20–26°C · pH 5–8 · 72L
£3.99
Also in packs from £18.99
Moderate
Rhombo Barb (Desmopuntius rhomboocellatus)
23–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 100L
£8.99
Advanced
Albino Tinfoil Barb (Barbonymus schwanefeldii)
22–26°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 756L
£10.99
Odessa Barb (Pethia padamya)
16–25°C · pH 6.5–8.5 · 72L
£2.49
Moderate
Denison Barb (Dawkinsia denisonii)
20–25°C · pH 6.8–7.5
£7.59
Easy
Melon Barb (Haludaria fasciata)
22–26°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 60L
£12.99
Easy
Albino Cherry Barb (Rohanella titteya)
20–27°C · pH 6–8 · 54L
£2.99
Five-Banded Barb (Desmopuntius pentazona)
21–26°C · pH 4–7 · 72L
£3.99
Mahecola Barb (Barbus mahecola trade name)
20–27°C · pH 6–7.5
£6.99
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Rosy Barb (Barbus Puntius conchonius)
16–24°C · pH 6–8 · 90L
£2.57£2.99
Moderate
Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
23–27°C · pH 6–8 · 80L
£1.89
Easy
Cherry Barb (Barbus Capoeta titteya)
20–27°C · pH 6–8 · 54L
From £2.39Some sizes on sale
Also in packs from £9.99
Albino Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
20–26°C · pH 6–8 · 72L
£2.59
Longfin Cherry Barb (Barbus titteya)
20–27°C · pH 6–8 · 54L
From £2.99Some sizes on sale
Easy
Rosy Barb Gold (Barbus Puntius conchonius gold)
20–24°C · pH 6.5–7.8 · 100L
£3.99
Chequer Barb, gold (Barbus Capoeta oligolepis gold)
18–25°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 68L
£3.99
Panda Barb, Ember Barb (Barbus melanampyx)
20–27°C · pH 6–7.5
£2.99
Moderate
Silver Shark / Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus)
22–28°C · pH 6–8 · 600L
£6.19
Easy
Rosy Barb Diamond (Pethia conchonius)
16–24°C · pH 6–8
£2.99
Easy
Pethia conchonius — Neon Super Colour
18–22°C · pH 6–8 · 90L
£5.99
−15%
Easy
Red Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius)
18–24°C · pH 6–8 · 90L
£5.09£5.99
Easy
Barbus Puntius conchonius rosy
20–24°C · pH 6–7.5 · 90L
£9.99
Before you choose from this collection
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Cherry, Tiger, Rosy, Odessa, Denison and other barbs are distinct choices. The established range also includes Tinfoil Barbs and the related Bala Shark, whose adult requirements differ greatly from a small Cherry Barb. Start with the named fish and long-term swimming space rather than its juvenile colour or delivery size.
Activity, social behaviour and companions need planning together. A suitable group can help manage behaviour, but it does not guarantee that Tiger Barbs leave slow or long-finned fish alone. Check the selected species, layout and complete stocking list instead of applying one number or beginner label to every offer.
Read the supplied size and quantity and prepare suitable water, cover and feeding access before arrival. Check the current delivery and guarantee terms when ordering. A lively display should still let you observe feeding, competition and the condition of each fish.
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Frequently asked questions
Some species and individuals may nip fins, particularly when the group, space or companions are unsuitable. Tiger Barbs need careful assessment around slow or long-finned fish. A larger group is not a guarantee against nipping; plan the named fish’s social needs, layout and a separation option if problems develop.
Choose a group for the species and the adult space available. Cherry, Tiger, Denison and large Tinfoil choices should not all receive one universal headcount. Check whether an offer supplies one fish or a stated pack, then plan the full group and its companions rather than treating a sale quantity as a stocking rule.
Compare the current price for the named fish and supplied size. A small Cherry Barb, a Denison Barb and a larger Tinfoil offer are different purchases. Work out the total for the group you intend to keep and prepare its adult housing before choosing by price alone.
Some may suit a prepared first aquarium, but the name barb does not establish one care level. Adult size, water, activity and social requirements matter; Tinfoil Barbs and the related Bala Shark need a very different long-term plan from smaller species. Choose a fish whose full requirements you can meet.
Assess the named species, adult sizes, water needs and feeding behaviour of every fish. Speed or robust appearance alone does not establish compatibility. Be especially careful with long fins, slow feeders and much smaller companions, and observe the group rather than assuming different energetic fish will always get on.
Prepare the correct aquarium and check the selected fish’s requirements before ordering. Read current delivery coverage and arrival instructions. For an arrival claim, email your order number and clear photos on the day the order arrives; an unboxing video is optional. Eligible claims follow the current guarantee terms.
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