Very hardy yet beautiful Barb in Aquarium trade make this species is the excellent choice for beginner. Selective breeding has produced various ornamental strains including long-finned, ‘veil-tail’, ‘super red’, ‘neon’, and ‘golden’ forms (here shown the veil tail variation). Adult males are noticeably smaller, slimmer, and more colourful than females, especially during spawn season, the color become bolder and brighter!