Cherry Barb (Puntius Titteya)

🔥 Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya)
Bring subtle elegance and natural beauty to your aquarium with the stunning Cherry Barb. Males develop a rich cherry-red colouration that intensifies during breeding or in well-maintained planted aquariums, while females display a softer golden-brown tone. Together, they create a peaceful, shimmering shoal that adds gentle movement and colour to any setup.

Cherry Barbs are a long-time favourite in UK aquatics thanks to their calm nature, hardiness, and suitability for community and planted aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Cherry Barb?
🍒 Males develop vibrant cherry-red colouring
🐠 Peaceful, schooling community fish
🌱 Ideal for planted and natural-style aquariums
⭐ Hardy and easy to care for
🎨 Beautiful contrast when kept in groups

When kept in a shoal, Cherry Barbs display natural behaviour and enhanced colouration, especially in well-planted tanks with subdued lighting.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Puntius titteya
📛 Common Name: Cherry Barb
🏠 Tank Size: 60L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 22–27°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Flake food, micro pellets, frozen & live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended

Cherry Barbs thrive in planted aquariums with driftwood and shaded areas. A natural aquascape helps reduce stress and brings out their best colouration.

🐠 Compatibility
Perfect for peaceful community tanks with tetras, rasboras, guppies, platies, corydoras, shrimp, and snails. Avoid larger or aggressive species that may outcompete or stress them.

Important Notes
Cherry Barbs are best kept in groups, as this reduces shyness and encourages natural schooling behaviour. Males will show stronger colour when females are present and conditions are stable.

The Cherry Barb is an excellent choice for UK fishkeepers looking for a peaceful, natural-looking schooling fish that adds soft colour and elegance to planted aquariums.