The butterfly barb (Barbus hulstaerti) is a colorful and active little fish. One of the smallest barbs, with a maximum size of barely an inch, it has unfortunately been rarely available due to decades of political unrest in its native Congo region, punctuated with occasional internecine war. It is also reputed to be tricky to keep and very difficult to breed. Until recently, I hadn’t seen any alive for 30 years, when a friend had two specimens. They were unhappy, lacked the vibrant colors, and were soon to die. To read the rest of this great article by Paul Hards and John Robertson click here
The Butterfly Barb: A Rewarding Challenge.
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