Albino Cherry Barb

🔥 Albino Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya “Albino”)

Add soft colour and gentle movement to your aquarium with the elegant Albino Cherry Barb. This beautiful variation of the Cherry Barb features a pale golden-peach body with a subtle pink blush and bright ruby-red eyes, creating a delicate, glowing effect in planted aquariums.

Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, Albino Cherry Barbs are an excellent choice for community tanks and aquascapes.

🌿 Why Choose Albino Cherry Barb?

✨ Soft golden-peach body with red eyes
🍒 Gentle colour variation of the classic Cherry Barb
🐠 Peaceful and calm schooling fish
🌱 Ideal for planted and community aquariums
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly in the UK

When kept in groups, Albino Cherry Barbs form relaxed shoals that move gracefully through plants, adding subtle warmth and activity to the tank.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Puntius titteya (Albino variant)
📛 Common Name: Albino Cherry Barb
🏠 Tank Size: 50L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 23–27°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6–10+ recommended

Albino Cherry Barbs thrive in well-planted aquariums with gentle flow and slightly dimmed lighting, which enhances their soft colouring.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community aquariums. They pair well with rasboras, small tetras, Corydoras, shrimp, and other peaceful barbs. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species.

Important Notes

Cherry Barbs are schooling fish and do best in larger groups, which reduces shyness and encourages natural behaviour. They prefer stable, well-maintained aquarium conditions.

The Albino Cherry Barb is a perfect choice for UK aquarists looking for a soft-coloured, peaceful schooling fish that adds gentle movement and warmth to planted aquariums.