About the Red Panda Barb
Name: Red Panda Barb
Max Size: Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
Recommend pH: 6.0-7.5
Recommended Temperature (°F): 72-78°F (22-26°C)
Diet: Red Panda Barbs are omnivorous and have a hearty appetite. They will readily accept high-quality flakes, pellets, and live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. Including some vegetable matter in their diet, such as blanched spinach or small pieces of cucumber, is also beneficial.
Temperament: Red Panda Barbs are generally peaceful and non-aggressive, making them suitable for community aquariums. However, they can be slightly territorial during breeding or when establishing a hierarchy within their own group. Keeping them in a small school of 6 or more individuals can help minimize any aggression.
Schooling or Non-Schooling Fish: Red Panda Barbs are schooling fish and thrive when kept in groups of 6 or more. They feel more secure and display their natural behaviors when they have companions of their own species.
Possible types of tank mates: They can be kept with other small, peaceful community fish that share similar water requirements. Good tank mates include tetras, rasboras, peaceful dwarf cichlids, and other small barb species. Avoid keeping them with fin-nipping or aggressive fish that may stress or harm them.
Behavior: Red Panda Barbs are active and playful fish that add vibrant colors and lively movements to the aquarium. They have a distinct reddish-orange coloration, which resembles the fur of the beloved red panda. These barbs are known for their lively nature, darting around the tank and exploring their surroundings. They are also known to display interesting courtship and breeding behaviors, including chasing and fin flaring.
Fun Fact: Red Panda Barbs are named after the adorable red pandas found in the bamboo forests of the Himalayas. Their striking reddish-orange coloration and playful demeanor are reminiscent of these charismatic animals. Observing their energetic behavior and vibrant colors can bring a touch of the wild into your aquarium.