Bubba the Gump

Im a big fan of the black rubys, I noticed not much talk about em and barely anybody seems to own them, wondering if there not availible in your area or just no interest.

Lucy

I've never seen them around here, but they're pretty.

agabr123

the only time i've seen/heard of them is from your thread, lol

cerianthus

Actually it can be found here pretty often but not as oftern as TB. They are beauty with ruby Red face/forehaead. I am also fond of checkered Barb, B.oligolepis.
Probably cuz less known than TB thus LFS dont carry them as often.

Tropiblu

Well Guys, I have a few here on my farm. Very beautiful fishes especially the male, I am just about setting them off to spawn, they've become a little scarce recently so I thought about breeding them for the pet shops. Actually they are one of my favorite fishes.

Barbrella

Some barbs don't show well in petstore tanks. Cherry barbs are one, and Black Rubies another, although both colour up beautifully in a home tank, especially in breeding colours.

I guess Black Rubies just can't compare to flashy Tiger barbs in petstores, so perhaps that's why they aren't often found.

I think they're awesome!

Amanda

I just saw these for the first time at my LFS a few days ago.
Gorgeous fish.

Bubba the Gump

I guess Black Rubies just can't compare to flashy Tiger barbs in petstores, so perhaps that's why they aren't often found.


Ive had tigers as well, and wont ever keep em again, I'll stick with the black rubys, I did see some gold barbs today at a store I dont usually go to, they were good looking fish as well.

FoxyGrandpa

there like tigers but no attitude. its great to know ur not goin to have fin nipin goin on when ur away

MissMTS

I have always wanted some. I saw some at a new LFS that I visited on Tuesday and they are gorgeous. Too bad I don't have room for them in any of my tanks right now pouting

Bubba the Gump

you got alot of tank space, you cant squeeze a small little school in somewheres?