Puntiuses are actually the names of one genus in the numerous carp family, so widely distributed in the natural and artificial water bodies of the planet.
Barbus Sumatran keeping and breeding
Barbus Sumatran keeping which in the aquarium has a long history can bring a lot of joy and modern aquarists.
Barbus denisoni
Denisoni barbus first appeared in Europe only around 1997. Although the scientific description of the species is known for a long time. Its unusual coloration, peculiar behavior make it very attractive for keeping in decorative aquariums. Puntius denisonii is quite difficult to keep, and also restrains its spread by its still high price.
Cherry barb
Cherry barb is a beautiful, bright, peaceful, unpretentious fish. Known to aquarists about fifty years. In Europe got in 1936. In the USSR imported in 1956. The Soviet aquarists had a rich experience in keeping and breeding representatives of the genus Barbus. And although the cherry barb has a number of features that should be observed for its reproduction, in the Soviet Union from this fish was quickly obtained a litter and it was bred in large quantities. Its peaceful disposition and unpretentiousness make it suitable for keeping novice aquarists as, in general, and in the species aquarium.
Barbus conchonius
Barbus conchonius is an aquarium fish belonging to the numerous genus Barbus. Like most representatives of the genus is a very beautiful species. Just as mobile, peaceful feels better in a flock of 6 – 10 individuals. Very popular fish among aquarists around the world.
Schubert Barbus
Schubert Barbus is known in our country from about the middle of the last century. Since then, he has gained fame as a very unpretentious and exceptionally beautiful fish. Thanks to what enjoys the constant love of many generations of aquarists. Golden coloration, cheerful mobile temperament give it a special, unique, inherent only to her alone charm.
Sumatran barb
The Sumatran barb is found in the waters of Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. On the territory of Europe this wonderful fish is known since 1935. Fans of the USSR recognized it around 1947. This representative of the underwater world belongs to the genus Puntius.