Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Cherry Barb

Cherry Barb (Capoeta titteye)

Synonyms:	...	(Click to enlarge) 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:	...
Special Info:	Very common, much more peaceful than Tiger barbs.