Red Line Torpedo Barbs

[carttman]

I have a 29 gallon tank and I was wondering how many Red Line Torpedo Barb's I could get? The only inhabitants in the tank now is a Bristlnose Pleco.

[rich311k]

They become 6 inch missles. I would think a bigger tank would be better.

[severum mama]

I agree. One of the LFSs here in town has them in a 55 gallon display tank, and they really utilize all that space. They seem to be very active fish, and as Rich mentioned, grow relatively large.

[jpappy789]

:iagree:

Very active fish, and prefer planted tanks as well.

[SuBXeRo]

they need a larger tank, they like alot of plants and they like good water current.

[tetramoon13]

wow, I just googled.....those are gorgeous.....are they difficult to find? I don't recall having seen them in any of the LFS around here. I have a 55 I am looking to stock soon.

[Sploke]

They can be found, but aren't all that common. They also usually carry a price tag of $25-35 per fish when I have seen them. A proper school of them is a pricey venture. Most LFS worth their salt should be able to special order them, even if they aren't regularly stocked.

[jpappy789]

I agree with sploke, larger specimens can get up to $50 a piece in my area.