Indian Flame Barb?

[acpart]

Last year I was sold 3 fish for my indoor/outdoor pond by my LFS (which has since burned down) that were called "Indian Flame Barbs". Supposedly they were males. They are roughly the same shape as rosy barbs but are bright red-gold. Supposedly they were males. I have 2 left and would like to get some more but can't find reference to them anywhere including on-line search (there were a few sites 6 months ago but they're gone) and in books about barbs. Has anyone ever heard of this fish or have any idea what I have? I can try to take a picture but I'm not really skilled at that.

Thanks,

Aliza

 

[lovemybarbs]

Could it be a neon rosey barb??? They have them at Petco. They are shiny and a little deeper red than my roseys.

 

[acpart]

I looked at some pictures of neon rosy barbs on-line and I think you're right. It looks as if I have 2 males and will now try to get some females to see if I can breed them.

Thanks,

Aliza

 

[lovemybarbs]

You'll love them! They are very active and stay right out front.