Cherry Barb

Cherry Barb (Puntius titteya) is a small, peaceful fish with attractive red hues, especially in males, which turn a deep cherry red once settled. Our cherry barbs for sale are perfect for community aquariums, adding colour and gentle movement, and reach around 5cm when fully grown.

Location

Native to Sri Lanka, this species can be found in slow-moving streams and rivers. They thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water, with temperatures that mirror their natural environment.

Diet

As omnivores, Cherry Barbs accept a wide range of foods. They enjoy high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp or daphnia.

Care

Cherry barb fish are easy to care for, making them ideal for beginners. Keep a group of six or more in stable water at 24 to 28°C with gentle filtration. Unlike tiger barbs, cherry barbs are peaceful and rarely nip fins.

Habitat

In their natural habitat, Cherry Barbs inhabit calm waters with dense vegetation. A similar setup in an aquarium, with soft substrate and live plants, helps replicate their environment.

Breeding

Breeding Cherry Barbs is straightforward. The female scatters eggs, and once fertilised, the parents should be removed to avoid consuming the eggs. Proper water conditions are essential for egg development.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 5 fish. Browse our full range of barbs, or see the more boisterous tiger barb.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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