Cherry barb
Barbus titteya
Familia : Cyprinidae
PezAgua dulcecyprinids
Small peaceful barb with bright red body, very popular in aquariums.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Shaded rivers and streams
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura23–27 °C
pH6–7
GH2–10 °dGH
KH2–8 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamaño adulto
5 cm
Esperanza de vida
4 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
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.