Common Names : Crimson Carplet Cherry Barb
Care Level : Easy, very good fish for freshwater beginners
Size : Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
pH : 6 - 8
Temperature : 72°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 5° to 25° dH,
Lifespan : 5 - 7 years
Origin / Habitat : Sri Lanka
Temperament / Behavior : Peaceful and best kept in schools of 6 or more. They can be very shy. Try to keep them in a school to make them feel most comfortable.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Moderate. They will need an aquarium with plants because they hang their eggs from plants with thread like material. You will have to remove the adults because they most likely will eat the eggs.
Tank Size : 5 gallon or larger.
Compatible Tank Mates : Many, given their peaceful nature.
The Cherry barb is a very popular aquarium fish. It can be kept even by inexperienced aquarists since it is quite hardy. Its nice colour and interesting behaviour have also attributed its popularity within the hobby. If you keep shy loaches, you can add a shoal of at least 5 Cherry barbs and thereby make the loaches much less jittery in the aquarium.
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