Rosy Barb (Pethia conchonius) A colorful, hardy barb with shimmering pink hues and lively schooling behavior, perfect for community setups
The Rosy Barb is a popular and active freshwater fish known for its metallic pink-to-rosy body and flowing fins. Males display more intense coloration, especially during breeding, while females are paler but equally attractive. Hardy and adaptable, Rosy Barbs are ideal for beginner and experienced aquarists alike. They thrive in groups and add constant motion and vibrancy to mid-sized community aquariums.
Need to Know:
Recommended For: Community tanks with active, similarly sized fish
Minimum Tank Size: 75 litres
Temperature Range: 18–28°C
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Recommended School Size: 6 or more
Compatibility: Semi-peaceful; best kept with other active species
Max Size: 6–7 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
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Refund Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at simplyfishnz@gmail.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 1/7 Peverel Street
Damages and issues Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, fish, or plants), or custom products (such as special orders or personalized items). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Exchanges The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too. If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at simplyfishnz@gmail.com.
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