Barbs for Large Aquariums | 水產百科網

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Author: Mark Denaro

Barbs have long been popular among aquarists, yet most of the species we know best are among the smaller members of the group. That is as it should be, because most aquariums are less than 75 gallons (284 liters) in capacity, and smaller species are the best choices for those tanks. But small barbs can certainly be maintained by those with tanks of 75 gallons (284 liters) or more, and many look great in large schools.

Big tanks, though, offer additional possibilities, including a few species whose adult size may make you think they’d be good choices for smaller tanks but whose activity level means they do best in larger tanks. This month we’ll rate the top 10 barbs that are suitable only for tanks of at least 75 gallons (284 liters). Some of these species will be old favorites, but others will be chosen from the numerous barbs ...