✅ Level: Easy — a peaceful, strong schooling fish, very suitable for beginners.

The Cherry Barb (Puntius Titteya) is a peaceful and strong schooling fish that is not very demanding on the aquarium. The distinction between male and female is clearly visible: males develop a beautiful red color, while females can be more brownish.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Collection & guarantee

• Only available for collection in our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish thoroughly in the store upon collection
• Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when collecting

✂️ Care

Keep in a school of at least 5 individuals. Cherry Barbs love plenty of hiding places and some leaves on the bottom. A dark substrate and not too bright light will make them feel more comfortable and show themselves more often.

🐠 Combination tip

Do not combine with fish that have long fins and/or feelers, such as angelfish and gouramis — the Cherry Barb may nip at these. It goes well with other peaceful species without long fins.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which fish can I not combine with this species?
Avoid fish with long fins or feelers, such as angelfish and gouramis — the Cherry Barb may nip at them.

How do I see the difference between male and female?
Males develop a beautiful red color, while females can be more brownish.

What is the minimum number of specimens I should buy?
At least 5 individuals — as a schooling fish, it feels most comfortable in a group.

Do you have another question? Feel free to visit the store — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.