Cherry Barb - Barbus titteya

Species name: Barbus titteya

Synonym: Capoeta titteya; Barbus frenatus, Puntius titteya

Common name: Cherry Barb

Family: Cyprinidae

Order: Cypriniformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 3.8-5.1cm / 1.5 to 2 inches

Environment: freshwater

Origin: Sri Lanka.

Temperament: Peaceful

Company: Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb) should only be kept with other small species.

Water parameters: Temperature 23-27°C / 73-81°F; pH 6-6.5

Aquarium setup: Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb)Are very timid and more peaceful then most other barbs. They prefer an aquarium with a lot of vegetation with some open areas to swim on. They should only be kept in schools of 6 or more fishes.

Feeding: Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb) accepts most food sources including flake food.

Breeding: Barbus titteya (Cherry Barb) is best breed I a breeding aquarium with a lot of plants. They eat their own eggs so the parents should be removed after the egg laying. The fry hatch after 24-48 hours and are free swimming within a week.

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