{"id":2286,"date":"2019-08-02T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T09:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2286"},"modified":"2019-07-26T09:08:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T09:08:59","slug":"cherry-barb-puntius-titteya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/cherry-barb-puntius-titteya\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry barb (Puntius titteya)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Characteristics &amp; Origin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These barbs are native to Sri Lanka, where they are an endemic\nspecies. They are brownish-red in colour with a dark-brown line along the\nlength of their body. During the spawning season, the males turn deep red. The\nfemales are far paler in comparison. When kept correctly, the fish can grow to\na length of up to 5&nbsp;cm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the spawning season, the male cherry barbs perform an\nimpressive show dance to obtain the favour of the females and defend their\nterritory. Inferior males remain pale during this period to avoid territorial\nfights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aquarium and water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aquarium should have a volume of at least 80 litres. To create\nan appropriate habitat, we recommend a water temperature of 23 to 26\u00b0C.\nFurthermore, a slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH value (approx. 6.5 \u2013\n7.5) is recommended. The aquarium water should ideally be medium-hard (GH\nvalue: approx. 5 \u2013 19\u00b0dGH) although cherry barbs can also be kept in slightly\nsofter or harder water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keeping conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherry barbs are shoaling fish and are therefore happiest in a\ngroup. They are active swimmers and need plenty of space in an aquarium.\nAlthough the males can become very territorial during the spawning season, the\ncherry barbs\u2019 peaceful nature makes them very well-suited to community tanks.\nThey mix well with other peaceful fish like small labyrinth fish. During the\nspawning season, the larger shoal breaks up into smaller groups in which a\ndominant male surrounds himself with several females. The barbs prefer the\nmiddle region of the aquarium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Puntius-titteya_Bitterlingsbarbe_72-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Puntius-titteya_Bitterlingsbarbe_72-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Puntius-titteya_Bitterlingsbarbe_72-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Puntius-titteya_Bitterlingsbarbe_72-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>A Pair of Cheery Barb (<em>Puntius Titteya<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planting and decoration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cherry barbs prefer aquariums with abundant, densely planted\nvegetation. Roots should also be used to provide them with plenty of places to\nhide and withdraw. However, the barbs also need enough space to swim around\nfreely. A dark substrate is furthermore recommended.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Puntius titteya<\/em> are omnivores but primarily prefer food that is small. Flakes or granulated food like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetramin\">TetraMin <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetra-micro-granules\">Tetra Micro Granules<\/a> are particularly ideal for feeding these fish. If you wish to enhance the red colour vibrancy of the barbs, feed them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tetra.net\/en-gb\/products\/tetrapro-colour\">TetraPro Colour<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Characteristics &amp; Origin These barbs are native to Sri Lanka, where they are an endemic species. 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