{"product_id":"fish-cherry-barbs-ml","title":"Cherry Barb | Puntius titteya","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cherry Barb is a peaceful, small shoaling fish from Sri Lanka. Males develop rich red colouring, especially when kept in a settled group with plenty of plant cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kelani and Nilwala river basins, Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAquarium and water conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium size:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 54 litres for a group, with a base of at least 60 × 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a planted aquarium with a dark substrate, driftwood and shaded retreats, while leaving room to swim. Moderate water movement, reliable filtration and regular partial water changes are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep at least six to ten together. Cherry Barbs are generally peaceful and can share an appropriately sized aquarium with other small barbs, tetras, peaceful livebearers and bottom dwellers. Avoid large predators or especially aggressive companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer quality small flakes or granules, including some plant-based food, and supplement with frozen or live Daphnia, Artemia or bloodworm. Feed modest portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA group with a mix of males and females encourages natural displays and stronger colour. Maintain stable water conditions and generous cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eYou can order online and choose click and collect and we will hold it for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhotograph: Uditha Thejan, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Puntius_titteya-cherry_barb.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenkrag","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51073512931655,"sku":"1100503","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/CherryBarb_Puntiustitteya_2.png?v=1790701871","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/fish-cherry-barbs-ml","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}