Cherry Barb
The Cherry Barb is a small, peaceful cyprinid known for the males vivid red colour during breeding. They are excellent community fish....
3–5 cm
0.001 kg
4–7 years
Low — regular water changes and filter maintenance
Requires minimum 40 litres for a school of 6
Sri Lanka
Male: vivid red. Female: duller with lateral stripe
Small
Temperament
Peaceful, shy, active, schooling, hardy
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Requires minimum 40 litres for a school of 6. They need plants and open swimming space.
Grooming: Low — regular water changes and filter maintenance.
Coat: Male: vivid red. Female: duller with lateral stripe
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Ich, fin rot, dropsy, poor water quality
Origin
Sri Lanka
Size category
Small
About the Cherry Barb
The Cherry Barb is a small, peaceful cyprinid known for the males vivid red colour during breeding. They are excellent community fish.
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