⚠️ Level: Moderate — a colorful, small West African dwarf cichlid.

The Cherry Barb Cichlid Nigeria Red (Pelvicachromis Taeniatus 'Nigeria Red') is a beautiful West African dwarf cichlid with an intense red belly color, especially in females. A relatively peaceful species for the community aquarium.

🐠 Animal Specifications

🏪 Pickup & warranty

• Only available for pickup in our store in Heinkenszand — this animal is not shipped
• Feel free to inspect the fish carefully in the store when picking up
• Feel free to ask for advice on care or aquarium composition when picking up

✂️ Care

Keep as a pair or harem in an aquarium with plenty of hiding places such as pots, tubes or coconuts — as a cave spawner, this species needs this for breeding. The bright red belly color of the female is best expressed in a calm, well-decorated aquarium.

🐠 Combination tip

Relatively peaceful for a cichlid and can be combined with other calm, not too small community fish.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Where does the name Cherry Barb come from?
The intense red belly color of the female, reminiscent of a cherry, gives this species its name.

What does this fish need to breed?
As a cave spawner, this species needs pots, tubes or coconuts as a breeding cave.

Is this fish suitable for a community aquarium?
With some caution — combine with calm, not too small species.

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