Introduction
The Cherry Barb's slim body is less carp like than most of the barbs.It is reddish brown and bright red in the breeding male.A dark longitudinal bands runs from the snout to the end of the caudal peduncle and may be partially repeated on the row of scales beneath.A pair of barbels is present in the upper lip and the plain fins match the body color.The female fins may lack color.
Common Name
Cherry barb
Scientific Name
Puntius titteya
Species
Barbus titeya
Habitat
Stream thoughout Sri Lanka.
Maximum Size
2 in (5cm)
Minimum Tank Size
The length of the aquarium should be at least 60cm (24 inches).With at least 20 gallon of water.
Diet
They are omnivorous .Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.
Water Temperature
74 - 81°F/23 - 27°C
pH
6.0 – 8.0
Hardness
5 - 20°H.
Remark
The cherry Barb is suitable for small aquariums and should be kept with other small fishes.It breeds readily in captivity.Subdued lighting conditions complement the fish's coloring.
The Cherry Barb's slim body is less carp like than most of the barbs.It is reddish brown and bright red in the breeding male.A dark longitudinal bands runs from the snout to the end of the caudal peduncle and may be partially repeated on the row of scales beneath.A pair of barbels is present in the upper lip and the plain fins match the body color.The female fins may lack color.
Common Name
Cherry barb
Scientific Name
Puntius titteya
Species
Barbus titeya
Habitat
Stream thoughout Sri Lanka.
Maximum Size
2 in (5cm)
Minimum Tank Size
The length of the aquarium should be at least 60cm (24 inches).With at least 20 gallon of water.
Diet
They are omnivorous .Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp until large enough to accept crushed flake food.
Water Temperature
74 - 81°F/23 - 27°C
pH
6.0 – 8.0
Hardness
5 - 20°H.
Remark
The cherry Barb is suitable for small aquariums and should be kept with other small fishes.It breeds readily in captivity.Subdued lighting conditions complement the fish's coloring.
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