New Barb? exclamatus barb

[CrazyCoolPeacocks]

Hi, I work at a lfs by me and today we got in something that was labeled as an "exclamatis barb" they're awesome looking. wondering if anyone has had experience with these before? or even seen them for sale anywhere? Thanks! If they really look like this I definitely want to get one

 

[Dr.B]

Post some pics of them if you can, cause these guys look amazing

 

[CrazyCoolPeacocks]

I'll try and snap some when I'm at work next. We only got one, and it wasn't colored up like this when it came in, but I didn't stick around long enough to see if it did eventually. I'm guessing this is only breeding dress

 

[Redearsunfish]

I cant see them being colored like this.

 

[aldiaz33]

According to the following link, it looks like these may be a hybrid of the more commonly found Dawkinsia Sp. The one pictured above is proabably in breeding colors...I don't think they are typically that colorful.

http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/puntius-exclamatio/

I'm hoping that my False Arulius and Filament Barbs breed...I think they would make for a cool looking hybrid.

I really like these Indian Barbs...in many areas you don't even need a heater to keep them (they typically do well anywhere from 66F to 78F). Cool fish.

 

[CrazyCoolPeacocks]

I really hope they look like this. Those would make an interesting fish, good luck with them!