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Fish Database: Cherry Barb - Puntius titteya

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 5/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Bottom, middle
Aquarium water conditions: pH 5.5-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Flake, dried, frozen, live foods
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 3

Fish fact file

Family: Cyprinidae (Carps & Minnows)
Synonyms: Barbus titteya, B. frenatus
Other common names:
Origin: Asia, Sri Lanka
Natural habitat: Shallow, shaded, slow moving streams and rivers
Size: 5cm
Behavior: Calm and peaceful
Breeding: Eggs are laid and attached amongst dense vegetation. Spawns in slightly acidic water. Fry hatch after 24 hours
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, Soft to hard
Sexing: Males are more slender and develop an intense red colour, females are orange-brown

Fish code No.0100

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The Cherry Barb has been a popular aquarium fish for many years and is likely to continue as a regular species in aquarium stores. For small communities these fish are ideal due to their peaceful nature and relative ease of keeping. Cherry barbs make excellent tankmates for other small fish or timid species such as some smaller gouramies or Siamese fighters. These fish are best kept in a minimum of three (two females to a male), or in larger groups (any sex ratio). Keep in an aquarium with well-planted areas, preferably avoiding bright substrate.
Should not be mixed with boisterous or predatory fish.

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