Puntius rhomboocellatus - Snakeskin Barb

[howanic]

Wow just seen these at my lfs and I have never seen fish shoal like these beauties do. Even in the small shop tanks they stick tightly together and even always seem to face the same way. Really cool.

Anyone keep these?

 

[jay]

I have kept these. truly beautiful barbs. Not usually a shoaling species but I'm sure they only shoaled when scared. Once settled in they patrol the tank looking for food, or having a bit of a fight with eachother. Unlike tiger barbs, they are really peaceful with other fish if kept in a good shoal. 8 at least looks amazing in a well planted tank. Also, their colours get better with age. More orange and a metallic green patterning.