Arulius Barb

Arulius Barb

Dawkinsia arulius

Also known as: Longfin Barb

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (6+)

Handsome Indian barb with three dark vertical blotches and iridescent blue-green scales. Males develop dramatically extended dorsal fin rays.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

66–77°F
19–25°C

pH Range

6–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

5"
12.7 cm

Lifespan

4–6 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Needs a spacious tank with good swimming room. Prefers cooler water. Keep in groups of 6+ for males to show extended dorsal fins.

Feeding

Flakes, pellets, frozen foods, and vegetable matter.

Compatible Tank Mates

Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Diamond Tetra 2.5" Scissortail Rasbora 3.5" X-Ray Tetra 1.75" Emperor Tetra 2" Penguin Tetra 2.5" Red Eye Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Flame Tetra 1.5" Silvertip Tetra 2" Red Phantom Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Chili Rasbora 0.7" White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8" Ruby Tetra 0.7" Wild-Type Ember Tetra 0.8" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10"

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