The aquarium industry generates billions of dollars in revenue each year from trading thousands of species of ornamental fish. Freshwater ornamental fish — like gold barbs — make up 90% of ...

The rosy barb is a tropical freshwater fish known for its peaceful temperament and vibrant colors. This fish makes a great pet for beginner aquarium enthusiasts, contributing to its widespread ...

Each ray has a sharp barb on the base of its tail ... The rays have also been targeted for the burgeoning aquarium trade, though it is now illegal to fish for stingrays in Thailand.