Cherry barb care
Puntius titteya
Cherry barb (Puntius titteya) grows to about 5 cm (2 in) and needs a tank of at least 60 liters (16 US gallons). Keep it at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) with a pH of 6–8.
FreshwaterEasyPeaceful
Adult size5 cm · 2 in
Smallest tank60 L · 16 gal
Temperature23–27 °C · 73–81 °F
pH6–8
GroupGroups of 6+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsMiddle
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyBetta (Siamese fighting fish)PlatyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbSwordtail
Avoid with
Fancy goldfishParadise fishWhite cloud minnowDiscusConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidSeverumCommon goldfishKoiPea puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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