New guy looking for Black Ruby barbs

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Hello all!
I'm currently in Long Island NY, right by the Queens border and I've enjoyed following the benefits of the great information and advice you all provide.
I have a 2month old 75 gal with 4x Tiger Barbs, 4x Albino Barbs, 4x Green Barbs, 1 Gold and 1 Blue Gourami and 1 Red-Tail Shark. Happy to report everyone is healthy and getting along.

I'm hoping someone could advise on the following,

1. I'm looking to add 2 Black Ruby barbs, would they just shoal with the other barbs? I've read they a bit more peaceful than the other barbs. The tank has live plants and ornaments with caves.

2. Anyone know of a place in Queens or Nassau county that carries them? I've checked with my LFS's.. but no luck ... which include a Petsmart and 2 Petco's. I'm checking one other place tomorrow .... any input would be appreciated.

 

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The fish gods answered my prayers ... Actually ... my wife suggested a store I visited about a month ago (can't believe I forgot about that place) a few miles away that have BRB's! ... so she deserves the credit.

Needless to say ... three BRB's are now part of our underwater family ... minus the Gold Gourami. :-( Had to go back to the LFS ... It was sad letting him go .. but had to be done, in the past 3 days, he went from aggressive to overtly hostile towards the Blue Gourami.

Blue one is now happily swimming in the middle .. top instead of hiding behind plants and driftwood.