Cherry Barb
Easy carefreshwater
Overview
The cherry barb is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the family Cyprinidae.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–27°C (72–81°F) |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Adult Size | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Min Tank | 20 gallons |
| Lifespan | 4–6 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — flake food, micro pellets, frozen bloodworms
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: Puntius titteya Deraniyagala, 1929 — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Cherry Barb — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperature
- 22–27°C (72–81°F)
- pH range
- 6.0–7.0
- Adult size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- Lifespan
- 4–6 years
- Origin
- Member of family Cyprinidae, order Cypriniformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —flake foodmicro pelletsfrozen bloodworms