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Cherry Barb (Capoeta titteye)

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Female


Male

Stats:

Adult Size: 2" (5 cm)
Temp: 77-82 F (25-28 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Loves plants. Can be kept in pairs or trios, but groups good too.
Diet:
Anything, not picky. Small live or frozen relished.
Breeding:
Females brown, breeding males bright red. Egg-scatter. Secret is keeping them from eating all the eggs. Feathery plants preferred.
Sociability:
Keep in at least pairs, better in groups of 6 or more. Easy to combine with Chequed Barbs.
Related Spec:
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Special Info:

Very common, much more peaceful than Tiger barbs.

 

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