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| Family
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Cyprinidae |
| Common name
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Cherry barb |
| Origin
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Sri Lanka |
| Adult size
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(cm) |
(inches) |
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5.08 |
2
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| Community tank?
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Yes |
| Food
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Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae |
| Water
temperature
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22.5
to 26 ° C (73 to 78 ° F) |
| Breeding
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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.
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| Additional
information
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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.
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| Availability |
Buy Cherry Barb from LiveAquaria.com
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