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Here’s a complete guide and profile for the Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) – a peaceful, colorful, and beginner-friendly freshwater fish popular in planted aquariums.
🐟 Cherry Barb – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Cherry Barb
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Red Barb
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Crimson Barb
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puntius titteya (or Barbus titteya) |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Origin | Sri Lanka (endemic), now captive-bred globally |
| Type | Freshwater, Tropical, Schooling |
🎨 Appearance:
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| Body Color | Males: Bright cherry red when mature and healthy; Females: lighter pink or tan |
| Body Shape | Slender, slightly compressed body |
| Fins | Semi-transparent with red tint |
| Size | 1.5 – 2 inches (4 – 5 cm) |
| Lifespan | 4 – 6 years (with good care) |
🔺 Males become more vibrant red during breeding or when competing for females.
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 23 – 27°C (74 – 81°F) |
| pH Level | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Hardness | 5 – 15 dGH |
| Ammonia/Nitrite | 0 ppm |
| Nitrate | < 30 ppm |
🏡 Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 gallons (larger if keeping bigger group) |
| Group Size | 6 or more (schooling fish) |
| Substrate | Fine gravel or sand |
| Lighting | Low to moderate (enhances color) |
| Plants | Heavily planted tanks preferred (hiding spots) |
| Decor | Driftwood, caves, and shaded areas |
| Filter | Sponge or hang-on-back with gentle flow |
| Tank Cover | Recommended – they may jump occasionally |
🧬 Temperament & Behavior:
| Trait | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, shy, slightly active |
| Swimming Zone | Middle to lower levels |
| Compatibility | Excellent for community tanks |
| Best Grouping | 1 male to 2–3 females (to reduce aggression during mating) |
🍽️ Feeding:
| Food Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple Diet | High-quality micro pellets, tropical flakes |
| Live/Frozen | Daphnia, bloodworms, brine shrimp |
| Vegetable Matter | Spirulina flakes, blanched zucchini/peas |
| Feeding Frequency | 2–3 times daily in small portions |
✅ Cherry Barbs are omnivorous and thrive with a mixed, protein-rich diet to maintain their coloration.
🐣 Breeding Cherry Barbs:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Spawning Type | Egg scatterer |
| Breeding Tank | 10-gallon tank with moss or fine-leaved plants |
| Spawning Behavior | Male displays bright color, chases females |
| Egg Quantity | 100–200 eggs |
| Hatch Time | 24 – 36 hours |
| Fry Care | Infusoria or liquid fry food → baby brine shrimp after a few days |
| Note | Parents may eat eggs – use breeding traps or remove adults after spawning |
🤝 Suitable Tank Mates:
| ✅ Compatible Fish | ❌ Avoid These |
|---|---|
| Neon & Ember Tetras | Large/aggressive cichlids |
| Rasboras, Harlequins | Tiger Barbs (fin-nippers) |
| Corydoras Catfish | Betta (males may clash) |
| Guppies, Mollies | Large predatory fish |
| Dwarf Gourami | Avoid overstocked or fin-nipping species |
🧼 Maintenance & Care:
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🌊 Perform 25–30% weekly water changes
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🧪 Test water parameters regularly
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🌿 Trim plants and vacuum substrate
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🔄 Maintain stable temperature and lighting
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💡 Keep low-light or shaded areas for comfort
🌟 Highlights & Quick Facts:
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❤️ One of the most colorful and peaceful barbs
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🌿 Excellent for planted tanks and nano tanks
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👩👧👦 Ideal for community setups with small peaceful fish
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🐣 Easy to breed in home aquariums
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💧 Hardy and beginner-friendly
🧾 Cherry Barb Quick Summary:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Puntius titteya |
| Common Name | Cherry Barb |
| Adult Size | 1.5 – 2 inches |
| Lifespan | 4 – 6 years |
| Temperament | Peaceful, shy |
| Tank Size | 15+ gallons |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Breeding | Easy, egg scatterer |
| Swimming Zone | Mid to bottom |
| Best in Groups | 6 or more |
| Beginner Friendly | ✅ Yes |
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To avail free shipping, purchase amount should be Rs350/-(for Aquarium Accessories and Aquatic Plants) or more, less than the above amount shipping charges applicable Rs70/- only. For live fish delivery charges applicable at the time of checkout.
Orders are normally Shipped within 1-2 days and usually take 2-5 working days to be delivered based on your location. However, you will receive an approximate timeline when you place your order.
To ensure that your order reaches you quickly and in good condition, we only ship through reputed courier agencies.
