Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya)
The Cherry Barb is a peaceful, hardy schooling fish that adds a striking pop of deep red color to any freshwater community aquarium. Drop by our Bacolod pet shop to pick up a healthy school of these active, beginner-friendly fish and all the supplies you need to build their perfect planted habitat!
Price range: ₱360.00 through ₱600.00
Pre order price: Price range: ₱324.00 through ₱540.00
Available on backorder
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Quick Overview The Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) is an incredibly popular, beginner-friendly freshwater fish known for its stunning coloration. While females feature a beautiful golden-brown hue with a dark lateral line, the males turn an intense, eye-catching cherry red. Unlike some of their more nippy barb cousins, Cherry Barbs are very peaceful, making them fantastic and colorful additions to community tanks.
Tank Requirements & Local Care Tips
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Care Level: Beginner
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Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons (Best kept in schools of 6 or more)
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Water Temperature: 23°C to 27°C
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Temperament: Peaceful (Ideal for community tanks with tetras, corydoras, and peaceful gouramis)
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Bacolod Hobbyist Tip: Cherry Barbs display their most vibrant red colors when kept in heavily planted aquariums with slightly dim lighting and dark substrate. Since Bacolod tap water parameters can sometimes fluctuate, we highly recommend treating your water with a good conditioner and adding locally available, dried Indian Almond leaves (Talisay leaves) to create the soft, slightly tannic water they naturally love. Visit our shop to get your botanicals, substrate, and healthy Cherry Barbs!
| Sets | Group of 6, Group of 10 |
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