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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Puntius titteya |
| Common Name: |
Cherry Barb |
| Size: |
Up 2 inches (5 cm) |
| Habitat: |
MAINLAND SOUTH ASIA: slow moving water in streams
throughout Sri Lanka. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 15 gallons for a school of six. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, timid, schooling fish. Fin-nipper, Do
not mix with angelfish or gouramis. |
| Water: |
Temperature 73°F to 81°F (23-27°C), pH: 6.0 to
7.5, Hardness: Soft to medium. dH range: 4.0 - 18.0 |
| Care: |
width="75%" Easy, Keep in schools of at least six, more is
better. |
| Communities: |
Good with fish of similar size. Like most barbs
they may nip if not in a school. |
| Suitability: |
Good. |
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