Description
Cherry barbs hail from the forest streams of Sri Lanka. Growing up to 5cm in length, these peaceful, community freshwater fish are a great addition if you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your aquarium. Males have slender, cherry red bodies and females are rounder with more orange shades and a dark line running horizontally across their bodies.
Special requirements: Cherry barbs must be kept in groups of six or more to minimize aggression; house at least two females to each male. Cheery barbs thrive in heavily planted tanks with dark substrate, driftwood and floating plants, reducing the overhead lighting - this mimics their natural environment, promoting natural behaviour and helping their colours to pop.
Diet: At Wirral Aquatics we feed our Cherry Barbs the full range of EBO Pro Soft products, we also feed live food such as daphnia and brine shrimp.
Tank size: 60 litres +
Tank mates: Suitable tankmates include corys, gouramis, rasbora and tetras. Avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish as they will shy away.
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