Cherry Barb

The Cherry Barb is a peaceful, beginner-friendly tropical fish that brings subtle beauty and natural behaviour to your freshwater aquarium. Males develop a rich cherry-red hue when in breeding condition, while females display soft copper-gold tones — both with a dark lateral stripe that adds contrast and charm.

Ideal for community tanks and planted aquascapes, Cherry Barbs thrive in groups and are perfect for hobbyists of all experience levels.

🐟 Fish Details:

• Common Name: Cherry Barb

• Scientific Name: Puntius titteya

• Adult Size: 4–5 cm (1.5–2 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful, shy if kept alone

• Care Level: Easy

• Minimum Group Size: 6+ (schooling species)

• Origin: Captive-bred

🌱 Aquarium Requirements:

• Tank Size: 45L+ (for a small group)

• Temperature: 22–27°C

• pH Range: 6.0 – 7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

• Ideal Setup: Heavily planted aquarium with open swimming areas and gentle flow

Cherry Barbs prefer low lighting and planted tanks where they feel safe and display their best colours.

🍴 Diet:

Cherry Barbs are omnivores and thrive on variety:

• High-quality micro pellets or flakes

• Frozen bloodworm or brine shrimp

• Blanched vegetables like spinach or courgette

Feeding a varied diet helps enhance their natural red coloration.

🤝 Tank Mates:

• Peaceful tetras, rasboras, danios

• Corydoras, kuhli loaches, otocinclus

• Avoid aggressive or large fish that may outcompete them

🛒 Why Buy Cherry Barbs From Us?

• Vibrant, healthy fish acclimated to UK aquariums

• Carefully sexed to give you colourful males in groups

• Fast UK dispatch with optional live arrival guarantee

• Expert aftercare support available

• Great multi-buy deals for proper schooling groups

Brighten your aquarium with a shoal of Cherry Barbs – peaceful, hardy, and full of charm. A perfect schooling fish for planted community tanks.