Cherry Barb
Cherry Barb
Description
The Cherry Barb is a peaceful and colourful freshwater schooling fish known for its rich red to cherry coloration. It is an excellent choice for community and planted aquariums, where its active nature and vibrant colour add life to the tank.
Cherry Barbs are best kept in groups, allowing them to display natural schooling and social behaviour. Males typically develop a deeper red coloration, while females are generally lighter with a fuller body.
Quick Facts
- Common Names: Cherry Barb, Red Cherry Barb, Cherry Barb Fish
- Scientific Name: Puntius titteya
- Type: Freshwater Schooling Fish
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Diet: Omnivorous
- Swimming Level: Middle levels
- Best Kept: In groups
- Suitable For: Community and planted aquariums
- Appearance: Red to cherry-coloured body with a darker lateral stripe
Care
Keep Cherry Barbs in a group with plenty of swimming space and plants or other décor for shelter. They are hardy and adaptable when provided with stable, clean water conditions.
Feed a varied diet of quality flakes, micro pellets and suitable frozen or live foods. They make good tank mates for other peaceful community fish of similar size.
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