Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Popular Freshwater Tropical Fish

Barbus titteya

 

 

Swims in the lower water levels of the aquarium

Barbus titteya

Family

 

Cyprinidae
Common name

 

Cherry barb
Origin

 

Sri Lanka
Adult size

(cm)

(inches)

5.08

2

 

Community tank?

 

Yes
Food

 

Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae
Water temperature

 

22.5 to 26 ° C (73 to 78 ° F)
Breeding

 

Can be bred. Temperature 26 to 28 ° C (78.8 to 82.4 ° F), eggs hatch in about 40 hours.

Vigorous males display actively, and should be placed with 2 females at breeding time.

Additional information

 

Another favorite barb, with the bright cherry coloration of breeding males being renowned.

Hardy and active, yet peaceful to other tank occupants, this fish favors lower water layers.

 

Availability Buy Cherry Barbfrom LiveAquaria.com

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