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Family | Cyprinidae | ||
Common name | Cherry barb | ||
Origin | Sri Lanka | ||
Adult size | (cm) | (inches) | |
5.08 | 2 | ||
Community tank? | Yes | ||
Food | Tubifex, water fleas, mosquito larvae | ||
Water temperature | 22.5 to 26 ° C (73 to 78 ° F) | ||
Breeding | Can be bred. Temperature 26 to 28 ° C (78.8 to 82.4 ° F), eggs hatch in about 40 hours. Vigorous males display actively, and should be placed with 2 females at breeding time. | ||
Additional information | Another favorite barb, with the bright cherry coloration of breeding males being renowned. Hardy and active, yet peaceful to other tank occupants, this fish favors lower water layers. |