Puntius titteya
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| Cherry Barb | |
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| Male Cherry Barb | |
| Species | Puntius titteya |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 37.854 liters 37,854.118 mL 10 US Gallons (37.9L) |
| Size | 5.08 cm
1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm) |
| pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 299.817 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-10 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Very Common |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-7 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Cherry Barb
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Barbus titteya, Barbus frenatus, Capoeta titteya
[edit] Sexing
- The male's color is much more vibrant than the female's, usually a bright orange body, and reddish-orange fins. A noticeable, horizontal brown stripe travels through the body. The female is much more pale compared to the male. Usually a whitish body with two horizontal brown stripes across the body. Red on the gills is also visible.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Cherry barbs are not as aggressive as their cousins the Tiger Barb. They make better community fish than most Barbs and should be kept with others of their own kind, keep in groups of 6 or more. Do not keep with slow-moving long-finned fish, although not as nippy as the Tiger Barb, it's best not to risk it.
[edit] Diet
- Flake and granular foods are accepted, will appreciate live or frozen foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Up to three times daily
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Provide this fish with a spacious tank with a good combination of both hiding places and open swimming space.
[edit] Behaviour
- Slightly semi-aggressive. This fish is known to chase larger, but more passive fish around.
[edit] Identification
- A small rounded fish with a forked caudal. They get their common name from the vivid red colouration mostly exhibited by the males. The paler females are more yellow in colouration a bold lateral line.
[edit] Images
 Female Cherry Barb |
