Black ruby Barb

Theblack ruby barbis a peaceful, beautiful small barb from the forested streams of Sri Lanka, off the southern coast of India.Minimum Tank Size:30 gallonBreeding:Egg-scattererTank Level:BottomCare:EasyThe black ruby barb or purplehead barb is a tropical cyprinid fish endemic to Sri Lanka, where it occurs in forested streams from the Kelani basin to the Nilwala basin. They are found in streams on hills around 1000 ft in elevation.