Cherry barb
Barbus titteya
Family : Cyprinidae
FishFreshwatercyprinids
Small peaceful barb with bright red body, very popular in aquariums.
Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The Cherry barb is a schooling fish from Sri Lanka. Males display an intense cherry red color, especially during breeding. It reaches up to 5 cm. It prefers soft, slightly acidic water with dense vegetation. It is an excellent fish for peaceful community tanks.
Habitat
Region :
Shaded rivers and streams
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature23–27 °C
pH6–7
GH2–10 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
60 L
Min. group
6
Adult size
5 cm
Lifespan
4 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Care notes
Keep in groups of 6+ in a tank of at least 60L. Soft water, gentle filtration, plenty of plants. Feed with flakes, small pellets, and live foods.
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