freshwater

Cherry barb

Puntius titteya
easy
Cherry barb

Quick stats

๐Ÿ“Size
5cm
๐ŸชฃMin tank
40L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
23 to 27C
๐ŸงชpH
6.0 to 8.0
โญDifficulty
easy
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธHardiness
Hardy
๐ŸŒŠWater type
freshwater

๐Ÿ“Care notes

Males turn brilliant cherry red when in peak condition or preparing to breed. Peaceful and active schooling fish. Hardy fish that adapts to a wide range of water conditions making it ideal for beginners.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Flakes, micro pellets, frozen daphnia. Not fussy about food at all. Feed twice daily for best colour in males.

๐ŸฃBreeding

Egg scatterers. Lay eggs in fine leaved plants. Remove parents to protect eggs from being consumed immediately.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras

โš ๏ธAvoid mixing with

Aggressive cichlids

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