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Orange Buffalo Barb

Orange Buffalo barbs are an eye-catching species of freshwater fish for aquarium hobbyists. They are an active and peaceful fish with a bright, bold coloration with a unique black bands. This species does best in schools of 6 or more and is naturally found in slightly acidic, and warm black waters. 

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Features of Orange Buffalo Barb:

  • Orange base body with unique dark bands
  • Active swimmers
  • Peaceful & hardy
  • Best kept in groups of 6 or more
  • Lifespan of 5 years
  • Grows up to 5cm


Orange Buffalo Barb : Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Orange Buffalo Barb:

Orange Buffalo barbs require a minimum of 75 liters to accommodate a small group of them. However, the bigger the tank, the better. It's important to keep a secure lid on the aquarium, as Orange Buffalo barbs are known to be good jumpers.

After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here.

Tank Mate Compatibility:

To keep Orange Buffalo happy, it's recommended to house at least six or more of them in a school. However, avoid keeping them with slow-moving, long-finned fish, as Orange Buffalo barbs are known to nip fins, however are less nippy than tiger barbs. 

Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Orange Buffalo Barb:

  • Swordtails
  • Gouramis
  • Angelfish
  • Knife fish
  • Danios
  • Tetras

Orange Buffalo Barb Diet:

Orange Buffalo barbs are omnivores and opportunistic eaters. They enjoy a variety of foods, including vegetables and meaty foods. Feed them flakes, pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms. 

Check out our extensive range of aquarium fish foods.


Orange Buffalo Barb Tank Set-up:

 

Aquarium Filtration for Orange Buffalo Barbs

They are a hardy species and tolerate broad water parameters but do best in clean water. When selecting an aquarium filter consider the size of your aquarium and ensure adequate volume to maintain clean water. Sponge filters and hang on filters are suitable, cannister filters are a great option for medium to large aquariums.

Browse aquarium filters here.

Aquarium Lighting for Orange Buffalo Barbs

Black Ruby barbs tolerate low to moderate lighting and enjoy areas of shade. LED aquarium lighting offers the ability to dim and adjust lights as required. Replicate daylight hours 8-10 hours per day. Aquarium lighting is necessary for the photosynthesis required for healthy aquarium plants if keeping live plants.

Looking for the ideal aquarium lighting? Shop fish tank lighting here.


Aquarium Plants for Orange Buffalo Barb:

They are active swimmers and look great darting in and around live aquarium plants. Silk and plastic plants are also a great option to add life to your aquarium. Floating plants, or plants that can grow to the surface to create shade are a great idea as the Orange Buffalo Barb enjoys a dully lit aquarium.

Great aquarium plants to consider include:
  • Java fern
  • Wisteria
  • Hairgrass
  • Anubias
  • Vallisneria
Interested in live plants for your aquariums? Browse live plants here.

Decorations for Orange Buffalo Barb:

Artificial plants can work well, especially if you have problems with nibbling plants. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments caves, rocks, and driftwood to replicate their natural environment.

Aquarium Substrate for Orange Buffalo Barbs

Orange Buffalo barbs occupy to middle water column and do not have substrate preferences. Aquarium gravel, sand and pebbles are all options. Darker substrates mimic their natural environment. If planting live aquarium plants, aquarium soils can be used under a layer of gravel or sand for optimum plant fertilization and growth.

A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium. 

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Orange Buffalo barbs are an eye-catching species of freshwater fish for aquarium hobbyists. They are an active and peaceful fish with a bright, bold coloration with a unique black bands. This species does best in schools of 6 or more and is naturally found in slightly acidic, and warm black waters. 

Shop live barbs online delivered with confidence with our livestock guarantee.

 

Features of Orange Buffalo Barb:

  • Orange base body with unique dark bands
  • Active swimmers
  • Peaceful & hardy
  • Best kept in groups of 6 or more
  • Lifespan of 5 years
  • Grows up to 5cm


Orange Buffalo Barb : Care, Diet and Tank Mates

The Best Aquarium Size for Orange Buffalo Barb:

Orange Buffalo barbs require a minimum of 75 liters to accommodate a small group of them. However, the bigger the tank, the better. It's important to keep a secure lid on the aquarium, as Orange Buffalo barbs are known to be good jumpers.

After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here.

Tank Mate Compatibility:

To keep Orange Buffalo happy, it's recommended to house at least six or more of them in a school. However, avoid keeping them with slow-moving, long-finned fish, as Orange Buffalo barbs are known to nip fins, however are less nippy than tiger barbs. 

Here’s a list of some of the best tank mates for your Orange Buffalo Barb:

  • Swordtails
  • Gouramis
  • Angelfish
  • Knife fish
  • Danios
  • Tetras

Orange Buffalo Barb Diet:

Orange Buffalo barbs are omnivores and opportunistic eaters. They enjoy a variety of foods, including vegetables and meaty foods. Feed them flakes, pellets, and frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms. 

Check out our extensive range of aquarium fish foods.


Orange Buffalo Barb Tank Set-up:

 

Aquarium Filtration for Orange Buffalo Barbs

They are a hardy species and tolerate broad water parameters but do best in clean water. When selecting an aquarium filter consider the size of your aquarium and ensure adequate volume to maintain clean water. Sponge filters and hang on filters are suitable, cannister filters are a great option for medium to large aquariums.

Browse aquarium filters here.

Aquarium Lighting for Orange Buffalo Barbs

Black Ruby barbs tolerate low to moderate lighting and enjoy areas of shade. LED aquarium lighting offers the ability to dim and adjust lights as required. Replicate daylight hours 8-10 hours per day. Aquarium lighting is necessary for the photosynthesis required for healthy aquarium plants if keeping live plants.

Looking for the ideal aquarium lighting? Shop fish tank lighting here.


Aquarium Plants for Orange Buffalo Barb:

They are active swimmers and look great darting in and around live aquarium plants. Silk and plastic plants are also a great option to add life to your aquarium. Floating plants, or plants that can grow to the surface to create shade are a great idea as the Orange Buffalo Barb enjoys a dully lit aquarium.

Great aquarium plants to consider include:
  • Java fern
  • Wisteria
  • Hairgrass
  • Anubias
  • Vallisneria
Interested in live plants for your aquariums? Browse live plants here.

Decorations for Orange Buffalo Barb:

Artificial plants can work well, especially if you have problems with nibbling plants. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments caves, rocks, and driftwood to replicate their natural environment.

Aquarium Substrate for Orange Buffalo Barbs

Orange Buffalo barbs occupy to middle water column and do not have substrate preferences. Aquarium gravel, sand and pebbles are all options. Darker substrates mimic their natural environment. If planting live aquarium plants, aquarium soils can be used under a layer of gravel or sand for optimum plant fertilization and growth.

A variety of Substrates are available at Coburg Aquarium.