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Burmese Rummynose Barb (Sawbwa resplendens)
Burmese Rummynose Barb (Sawbwa resplendens), view 2

A tiny barb with a red nose and a shimmering blue body.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature20 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size3.5cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsNano tanksPlanted tanks

Burmese Rummynose Barb

Sawbwa resplendens4.7(23)reviews
Moderate carePeacefulKeep 5+
Low stock: available in store only

We have 0 left, so we keep them for customers who visit. 1736 Albany Highway, Kenwick. Open Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

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Live fish delivery, WA only$35 Perth metro and Mandurah, $65 rest of WA. One fee covers your whole order, plants and dry goods included. Sent overnight on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to a street address (no PO Boxes).
Free pickup in KenwickOpen Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm

A tiny barb with a red nose and a shimmering blue body.

Care levelModerate
EasyModerateExpert
Water temperature20 to 26°C
18°C32°C
Group sizeKeep 5 or more
Adult size3.5cm
LivesMiddle
DietOmnivore
SuitsNano tanksPlanted tanks

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About this fish

Burmese Rummynose is a peaceful and attractive schooling fish, admired for its silver body, bright orange-red nose, and matching tail accents. Its active nature and striking contrast make it a standout addition to planted community aquariums.


Why you will love it

  • Bright orange-red nose and tail highlights
  • Peaceful schooling species ideal for community tanks
  • Active and lively behaviour in groups
  • Beautiful contrast against planted aquascapes
  • Approx size: 4–5 cm
  • Best kept in groups of 5+

Care requirements

  • Care level: Easy
  • Adult size: 4–5 cm
  • Temperature: 24 to 28 °C
  • pH: 6.0 to 7.5
  • Swimming level: Mid
  • Minimum group size: 5+

Feeding:
Accepts quality flakes, micro pellets, frozen foods, and live foods including baby brine shrimp and daphnia. A varied diet helps maintain colour and health.

Compatibility:
Very peaceful and suitable for most planted community aquariums. Best kept with other calm schooling fish, rasboras, tetras, corydoras, and dwarf species.

School of Scape quality:
We select healthy, active fish and recommend stable water parameters and planted aquariums with open swimming space for best results.

How your fish arrive

Packed in oxygen filled bags inside an insulated box and sent overnight by air express on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Live arrival

8 hour live arrival guarantee. If a fish arrives dead or clearly stressed from transit, contact us within 8 hours of delivery with photos of the fish in the original sealed bag, and we will replace or refund it. Freight is not refundable, and someone needs to be home to accept the delivery. Remote far north WA (Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley) is sent at your own risk.

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Delivery and returns

Free delivery over $100 in WA and $150 elsewhere in Australia. Free pickup from our Kenwick store, Tue to Sat, 12pm to 6pm.

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