Tag Archive: barb

Aug 03

New fish for the 20 gallon

3 Harlequin Rasboras: www.wereallwet.com 3 Cherry Barbs: www.wereallwet.com WET TALK FORUM: www.wereallwet.com

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Jul 16

Harlequin Rasbora Fish!

The Harlequin Rasbora is a beautiful freshwater fish that is great for beginner aquarium hobbyists. They are a gorgeous metallic color and very easy to care for. I use to own them when I was younger and I am about to get some more for my 20 gallon long fish tank. It doesn’t matter if …

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Apr 18

Starting a planted aquarium?

Thinking about starting a planted aquarium? Well, if you’re like me you probably don’t know much about aquarium plants. I’ve always loved live plants in my aquarium but could never keep them alive! Ahh. So, I discovered java fern! This is probably the easiest aquarium plant to keep alive. I’ve actually heard stories that you …

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Apr 17

Columbian Tetra Care

The Columbian Tetra is a larger tetra that can be semi-aggressive. Care level is easy to moderate due to their nature. Try to keep in a school of at least 6 or more. If they are kept in schools they will be less aggressive. Keep with other larger tetras and barbs. Keep them in an …

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Apr 15

Upside Down Catfish!

It’s Freaky Fish Friday Week 4 and this weeks featured fish is the Upside-down Catfish! It’s not too freaky but very unique because of it’s upside down swimming posture. They are actually a very popular aquarium fish as well. You can find them at your local fish store, if not I’d ask them and I’m …

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Mar 30

AHHH Snakeskin Barb!!

The Snakeskin Barb is a very active and semi-aggressive fish. It is not recommended for the beginner hobbyist. They are small barbs that only grow to about 2 inches. Snakeskin barbs are orange/red in color with deep green body spots that give it a snakeskin look. They are native to blackwaters of Borneo, Indonesia and …

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Mar 27

The Sneezing Panda Barb

Panda Barb Care! The Panda Barb, or Striped Barb is a great freshwater beginner fish. They grow to 5 inches and should be kept in larger community tanks that are 30 gallons and up. The coloration of this fish is silver with four black stripes running up its body. It is a peaceful barb that …

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Mar 27

TIGER Barb Care

The Tiger Barb is a great choice for beginner hobbyists! It has black bands that run vertically with a gold/orange body. The Tiger Barb also has different varieties like the Green or Albino Tiger Barb. Although the Tiger Barb is great for beginners you must be careful with what its tank mates will be. It …

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