neon rosy barbs

[teri]

Does anyone have these? I am thinking of getting one or two for my
20G. I have platies, neon tetras, harlequins and cherry barbs. I
heard they can get up to 4 inches, but hope they are usually a little
smaller. Would they get along with my group, and would it be OK to
get just one, or would two be necessary for peace?
Thanks.
Teri

[Gill Passman]

"teri" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have these? I am thinking of getting one or two for my
> 20G. I have platies, neon tetras, harlequins and cherry barbs. I
> heard they can get up to 4 inches, but hope they are usually a little
> smaller. Would they get along with my group, and would it be OK to
> get just one, or would two be necessary for peace?
> Thanks.
> Teri

From what I have read and experienced rosy barbs are schooling fish - you
need at least three....

Gill

[Bill Stock]

"teri" > wrote in message
...
> Does anyone have these? I am thinking of getting one or two for my
> 20G. I have platies, neon tetras, harlequins and cherry barbs. I
> heard they can get up to 4 inches, but hope they are usually a little
> smaller. Would they get along with my group, and would it be OK to
> get just one, or would two be necessary for peace?
> Thanks.
> Teri

I just checked out the picture and these are what I have. They were sold to
me as Gold Rosy Barbs, but they sure look like your Neon Rosy.

I've had mine about four months and they are still about 1.5". I have six,
which seems like a good number for my 55G. They are active, but not nearly
as manic as the Tiger Barbs. Somewhat aggressive at feeding time though.
This makes it difficult for the Loaches and Tetras to get their share of
food.