{"product_id":"black-ruby-barb","title":"Black Ruby Barb","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Black Ruby Barb is a striking, peaceful schooling fish known for its deep ruby-red and black colouration. Males develop especially vibrant colours when mature and when displaying to females, making a group of these barbs a spectacular addition to a planted freshwater aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Sri Lanka, Black Ruby Barbs are active but generally peaceful and are best kept in groups where they can display natural schooling and social behaviour. Their compact size makes them well suited to community aquariums with plenty of plants, wood and open swimming space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePethia nigrofasciata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5–6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted community aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Black Ruby Barbs aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are generally peaceful, although males may occasionally display and chase one another. Keeping them in a suitable-sized group helps spread this behaviour naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Black Ruby Barbs should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA group of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. Larger groups will generally display more natural behaviour and provide better visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Black Ruby Barbs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey readily accept quality flakes and micro pellets. Supplementing their diet with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia can help enhance colour and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Black Ruby Barbs live with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They make excellent community fish when housed with other peaceful species of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them in pairs or singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Ruby Barbs are schooling fish and should be kept in a proper group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverlooking water quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey benefit from clean, stable water and regular maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing overly aggressive tank mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge or aggressive fish can stress these relatively peaceful barbs and may outcompete them for food.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303242965131,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/barbruby.jpg?v=1788421844","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/black-ruby-barb","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}