Name That Fish?

[Rodge]

I got his yesterday from the LFS, The guy gave me the name but i forgot it. So simply this can anyone help with the name of this fish.

Thanks

*edit* Forgot to say it is about 3inch long

 

[smif79]

Red Line Torpedo Barb?

 

[Rodge]

WOW. that was quick thanks mate. Just googled it and it was spot on.

 

[jkrekord]

how big is your tank those guys grow pretty darn huge

 

[Rodge]

35 US gal 3ft bow front.

 

[RedShark]

Hey rodge, i hate to rain on the parade pal but uh...

The red line torpedo barb is a schooling fish, needs to be in a group of atleast 6. Tank minimum is atleast 60 gallons (i think) but IMO ought to be atleast 90 gallons. These barbs are fairly new to the hobby and are still a bit high in price if im not mistaken, how much did you get him for?

P.s. Magnificient looking species and if i had a 90 gallon tank i would for sure purchase them too. <3

 

[Rodge]

sorry it is close to 40 US Gallon, (why cant there be only one Gallon)

Still not 60 gal though.

If i can find any more of them i might try some, This one was on its own in a tank but there was a few more in another tank. Went back to see them but they had all gone.

A lot of people have said that thiers attack any others they put in. But mine is quite happy with the Tiger Barbs for the moment

 

[RedShark]

Sounds good i guess. How big is the torpedo barb right now anyway?

Not quite sure what you mean by "why cant there be only one gallon"

I've also heard them to be quite a bully as well when not in groups or stressed b/c of bad water quality or lack of s p a c e.

 

[Rodge]

it is around 3".

I mean "a gallon" not US Gallon or UK Gallon. Just one messument to make life nice and easy.

So far it is ok, not had a go at any of the other fish, just minds it own swimming around. and even more colour to it now.

 

[The-Wolf]

I mean "a gallon" not US Gallon or UK Gallon. Just one messument to make life nice and easy.

there is. it is called a litre!