{"product_id":"cherry-barb","title":"Cherry Barb – Puntius titteya","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePuntius titteya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Barb\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Barb is a beautiful, peaceful freshwater schooling fish known for its \u003cstrong\u003edeep red coloration, active personality, and easygoing nature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature males typically develop the richest cherry-red coloration, particularly when comfortable and in breeding condition, while females generally display more subdued reddish-brown tones with a fuller body shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cherry Barbs naturally inhabit shaded, slow-moving waters with dense vegetation and abundant cover. Their manageable size and peaceful temperament make them an excellent choice for planted aquariums and community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Barbs are social fish and should be maintained in a \u003cstrong\u003egroup of at least 6\u003c\/strong\u003e, with larger groups providing a more natural social environment. When kept in a proper group, they are active without being overly aggressive and can create an impressive display of red coloration throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 73–81°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-filtered aquarium with live plants, driftwood, shaded areas, and plenty of open swimming space. A darker substrate and planted environment can help create a natural-looking display and allow the Cherry Barb's coloration to stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro pellets, or other appropriately sized prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry Barbs are among the more peaceful barb species and are well suited to community aquariums. Good tankmates include other peaceful schooling fish, rasboras, tetras, Corydoras, and similarly sized community species. Avoid keeping them with highly aggressive or significantly larger predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloration, size, pattern, and sex naturally vary between individual fish. Males typically develop stronger red coloration as they mature. The fish you receive may differ slightly from the individual pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual fish and discounted group options are available. For their long-term well-being, we recommend keeping Cherry Barbs in groups of \u003cstrong\u003e6 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":52547940614424,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":52547940647192,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Fish","offer_id":52547940679960,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Fish","offer_id":52547940712728,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-20at12.02.21PM.png?v=1787241768","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/cherry-barb","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}